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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The notice was dated just before the clean-up, which gave Brodeur a false sense of security. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This is not the time to get lulled into a false sense of security, according to BTIG. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Leeyouk is worried that the videos claiming tattoos offer some sort of protection will mislead people into a false sense of security. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for false sense of security

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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