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complacency

[kuhm-pley-suhn-see] / kəmˈpleɪ sən si /
NOUN
contentment
Synonyms


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The extraordinarily loose financial conditions created herd behavior among market participants and firms and complacency among policy makers, including regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Success continues to dominate the headlines for them, but the Bruins show no signs of complacency.

From Los Angeles Times

"Do not fall into complacency. Growth is not strong enough," she said.

From Barron's

“Safe-haven flows suggest investors are reassessing risk after a prolonged period of complacency.”

From Barron's

“Safe-haven flows suggest investors are reassessing risk after a prolonged period of complacency.”

From Barron's