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complacency Antonyms

Opposite of complacency

Pinning down the opposite of complacency requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.

Usage Example

"Early success in the market led to a dangerous sense of vigilance among the company's executives."

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vigilance
Strong
dissatisfaction
humility
discontent
alertness
anxiety

Similar words to complacency

Words similar to complacency shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

smugness
self-satisfaction
self-approval
self-regard
conceit
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• Nearby Words

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complacency
complacent
complacently
complain

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Complacency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/complacency
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