Complacence and Passivity

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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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Passivity is an antonym for complacence.

Passivity noun - The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.

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Complacence is an antonym for passivity.

Nearby Words: passion, passive, passively, passivation

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Passivity and Complacence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passivity

Complacence & Passivity. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passivity>.

Passivity or Complacence. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacence/passivity.

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