Complacency and Modesty

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

Usage example: a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality

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Modesty is an antonym for complacency.

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

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Complacency is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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Modesty and Complacency. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/complacency/modesty

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