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complacency in Dutch

complacency in Dutch is zelfgenoegzaamheid, zelftevredenheid — complacency means a feeling of comfortable self-satisfaction that makes someone unaware of a coming problem.

complacency in Dutch

zelfgenoegzaamheid
noun
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
zelftevredenheid
noun
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

What does "complacency" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of comfortable self-satisfaction that makes someone unaware of a coming problem.
    "Years of success led to complacency, and the company was blindsided by a new rival."
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complacency in a sentence

  • Years of success led to complacency, and the company was blindsided by a new rival.
  • Safety inspectors warned against complacency after the incident-free year.

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What is "complacency" in Dutch?

"complacency" in Dutch is zelfgenoegzaamheid, zelftevredenheid. complacency means: A feeling of comfortable self-satisfaction that makes someone unaware of a coming problem.

How do you use "complacency" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of success led to complacency, and the company was blindsided by a new rival." In Dutch, "complacency" is zelfgenoegzaamheid, zelftevredenheid.

Are there other ways to say "complacency" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "complacency": zelfgenoegzaamheid, zelftevredenheid.

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