complacency

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

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

Etymology

Late Middle English complacence, from Late Latin complacentia. Compare French complaisance.

In classic literature

Synonyms

complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction

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