false sense of security
noun phrase
: a feeling of being safer than one really is
The gun gave him a false sense of security.
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And, once West Germany had prevailed in the final, the story became that Herberger had fielded a weakened side to lure Hungary into a false sense of security.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
There may also be a false sense of security in residential settings.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
This false sense of security is amplified by Kat being composed enough to snark at her rescuer seconds before catastrophe, in contrast to most of Death’s victims, who spend their last moments in abject terror.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The fourth warning this industry expert gives is to be wary of 100% money-back guarantees, which are used to gain trust and often provide a false sense of security.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025
There may also be a false sense of security in residential settings.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
This false sense of security is amplified by Kat being composed enough to snark at her rescuer seconds before catastrophe, in contrast to most of Death’s victims, who spend their last moments in abject terror.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The fourth warning this industry expert gives is to be wary of 100% money-back guarantees, which are used to gain trust and often provide a false sense of security.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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“False sense of security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20sense%20of%20security. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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