complacence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

Etymology

From late Middle English complacence, from Medieval Latin complacentia, from Latin complaceō (“to please”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction

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