'Complacency' definitions:

Definition of 'complacency'

(from WordNet)
noun
The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" [syn: complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self- satisfaction]

Definition of 'Complacency'

From: GCIDE
  • Complacence \Com*pla"cence\, Complacency \Com*pla"cen*cy\, n. [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.]
  • 1. Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification. [1913 Webster]
  • The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously. --Atterbury. [1913 Webster]
  • Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The cause of pleasure or joy. "O thou, my sole complacence." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability. [1913 Webster]
  • Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust. --Pope. [1913 Webster]