Complacence and Modesty

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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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Modesty is an antonym for complacence in egotism topic.

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

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Complacence is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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