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complacency in German

complacency in German is Selbstgefälligkeit, Bequemlichkeit, Selbstzufriedenheit — complacency means a feeling of comfortable self-satisfaction that makes someone unaware of a coming problem.

complacency in German

Selbstgefälligkeit
noun
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
Bequemlichkeit
noun
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
Selbstzufriedenheit
noun
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
Wohlbehagen
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "complacency" in German?

"complacency" in German is Selbstgefälligkeit, Bequemlichkeit, Selbstzufriedenheit. 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 German, "complacency" is Selbstgefälligkeit, Bequemlichkeit, Selbstzufriedenheit.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "complacency": Selbstgefälligkeit, Bequemlichkeit, Selbstzufriedenheit, Wohlbehagen.

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