Complacence and Passiveness
Opposite meaning words
Complacence
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
Passiveness is an antonym for complacence.
Passiveness
Passiveness noun - The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.
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Synonyms for Passiveness
Complacence is an antonym for passiveness.
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Passiveness and Complacence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passiveness
Complacence & Passiveness. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passiveness>.
Passiveness or Complacence. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passiveness.
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