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    complacency

    US /kəmˈplesənsi/

    ・

    UK /kəmˈpleɪsnsi/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounSelf-satisfaction, without being aware of problems
    His complacency was absolutely disgusting

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    President Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Howard University

    45:37President Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Howard University
    • I tell you this not to lull you into complacency,

      I tell you this not to lull you into complacency,

    • I tell you this not to lull you into complacency, but to

      I tell you this not to lull you into complacency, but to

    B1

    Japan Prime Minister Ishiba vows to stay on despite election loss | BBC News

    05:04Japan Prime Minister Ishiba vows to stay on despite election loss | BBC News
    • Complacency.

      Complacency.

    • Complacency, you know, they've had many argue they've been very complacent in government.

      Complacency, you know, they've had many argue they've been very complacent in government.

    B1

    I Know, But I'm Not Nervous

    42:55I Know, But I'm Not Nervous
    • It's complacency that you don't know.

      It's complacency that you don't know.

    • It's not confidence; it's complacency, that you don't know.

      It's not confidence; it's complacency, that you don't know.

    B1

    Warren Buffett's Top 10 Rules For Success (@WarrenBuffett)

    08:38Warren Buffett's Top 10 Rules For Success (@WarrenBuffett)
    • And the biggest thing that kills them is complacency.

      And the biggest thing that kills them is complacency.

    • and the biggest thing that kills 'em is complacency.

      and the biggest thing that kills 'em is complacency.

    A2

    President Obama Speaks at Barnard College Commencement Ceremony

    30:46President Obama Speaks at Barnard College Commencement Ceremony
    • Those who oppose change, those who benefit from an unjust status quo, have always bet on the public's cynicism or the public's complacency.

      Those who oppose change, those who benefit from an unjust status quo, have always bet on the public's cynicism or the public's complacency.

    • public's complacency.

      public's complacency.

    B1

    What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

    09:19What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46
    • Socrates cautioned the people of Athens to avoid complacency.

      Socrates cautioned the people of Athens to avoid complacency.

    • Socrates cautioned the people of Athens to avoid complacency.

      Socrates cautioned the people of Athens to avoid complacency.

    B1

    Singapore PM's Chilling Message To Donald Trump Over Tariff War Goes Viral | Warns Of Armed Conflict

    05:37Singapore PM's Chilling Message To Donald Trump Over Tariff War Goes Viral | Warns Of Armed Conflict
    • Let us not be lulled into complacency.

      Let us not be lulled into complacency.

    • Let us not be lulled into complacency.

      Let us not be lulled into complacency.

    B1

    The LEGO Movie's Hidden Meaning – Earthling Cinema

    06:15The LEGO Movie's Hidden Meaning – Earthling Cinema
    • The proletariat is subdued into silence and complacency with the allure of Taco Tuesday, proving once and for all that humans were powerless to resist alliteration.

      The proletariat is subdued into silence and complacency with the allure of Taco Tuesday, proving once and for all that humans were powerless to resist alliteration.

    • proletariat is subdued into silence and complacency with the allure of

      proletariat is subdued into silence and complacency with the allure of

    B2

    How to Save Your Marriage And Stop Divorce (Complete Guide for 2015)

    17:41How to Save Your Marriage And Stop Divorce (Complete Guide for 2015)
    • video, and that’s complacency. Yes, complacency is the deadly disease that can absolutely

      video, and that’s complacency. Yes, complacency is the deadly disease that can absolutely

    • destroy the best of marriages, and, when left uncheck, complacency can lead to divorce in

      destroy the best of marriages, and, when left uncheck, complacency can lead to divorce in

    B1

    Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)

    06:06Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)
    • and that there are very few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary.

      and that there are very few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary.

    • complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary.

      complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary.

    B1