Antonyms for complacency
kəmˈpleɪ sən si; -sənscom·pla·cen·cy

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1. complacency

   Antonyms:
   displeasure, grudge, irritation, offense, pique, resentment, umbrage

   Synonyms:
   approval, contentment, delight, gratification, pleasure, satisfaction

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1. complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfactionnoun

   the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

   "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"

   Synonyms:
   self-satisfaction, self-complacency, complacence

How to use complacency in a sentence?

1. Ellen Johnson:

   The sustaining of anti-Ebola measures over the last two months has meant that in Liberia we now have the upper hand, But our government remains concerned that progress in this battle will lead to complacency on the part of the international community.

2. Hilmy Ahamed:

   There was an overall environment of complacency. That is the tragedy.

3. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:

   We are encouraged by this trend but this is no time for complacency.

4. Health Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah:

   We have unfortunately in recent days registered a noticeable increase and continued rise in infections. One of the main reasons is gatherings and complacency with precautionary measures, lack of compliance will force us to take measures to protect society.

5. Amy Smith:

   To our understanding, this is the first mass grave that's been uncovered by Thai authorities. This demonstrates Thailand's level of complacency in conducting proper investigations.

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