complacence
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com·pla·cence
(kəm-plā'səns) 
n.
n.
- Contented self-satisfaction.
- Total lack of concern.
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complacence
IN BRIEF: n. - The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself.
Tutor's tip: Their "complacence" (state of being satisfied with oneself) was unpleasant when compared to his "complaisance" (a willingness to please others).
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