smugness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being smug.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

assumption pride satisfaction arrogance presumption egoism vanity conceit contentment complacency egotism snobbery condescension pretension vainglory
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Antonyms

dissatisfaction humility modesty meekness self-hatred bootlicking
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Hypernyms

complacency self-satisfaction complacence self-complacency

Phrases with the word

smugness with

Examples

Adds Block, "It is indeed difficult, then, to account for the vilification suffered by the blackmailer, at least compared to the gossip, who is usually dismissed with slight contempt and smugness." Source: Internet

A rare moment of tranquility for Rita, whose self-satisfied smugness implies she’s having a pretty good day, for once. Source: Internet

As a student she became annoyed at the "smugness of religious people" and worshipped less often. Source: Internet

He added, “This could all be misinterpreted as smugness, but I don’t intend it that way. Source: Internet

No sprawl or traffic congestion, housing is practically free and there’s not a hint of smugness. Source: Internet

Generally with a smugness often grounded in real apprehension of their talents that poisons their judgment. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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