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complacency, indulgence

nounfeminineformal/kõplɐˈsẽsjɐ/low

com·pla·cên·ci·a

Definition

Attitude or disposition of someone who is indulgent, tolerant, or condescending, often excessively so.
The teacher treated the students' mistakes with excessive complacency.
His complacency towards the situation only made things worse.

Etymology

Do latim 'complacentia' (satisfação, prazer).

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