Complacence and Diffidence

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Complacence noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Usage example: the complacence of some of the rich kids at the exclusive private school

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Diffidence is an antonym for complacence.

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Complacence is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

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Diffidence and Complacence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/diffidence

Complacence & Diffidence. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/diffidence>.

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