# complacency vs complacent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### complacency
*noun · IPA /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ · frequency rank #27,093*
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

### complacent
*adjective · IPA /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ · frequency rank #22,622*
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

## Source
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