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complacence

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com·pla·cence  (km-plsns)
n.
1. Contented self-satisfaction.
2. Total lack of concern.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.complacence - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction
satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
smugness - an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
Translations
complacence, complacency
n → Selbstzufriedenheit f, → Selbstgefälligkeit f


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Indeed, he very often made her such presents; and she, in complacence to him, spent much time in adorning herself.
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It was the urge of Life healthy and strong, unaware of frailty and decay, drunken with sublime complacence, ego-mad, enchanted by its own mighty optimism.
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Martin grinned and accepted the invitation, marvelling the while at his complacence.
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