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smugness

smugness
Noun

This term describes a specific brand of self-satisfaction that is perceived as irritating or arrogant by others. It carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting that the person is not just happy with their success, but is actively enjoying a perceived advantage over someone else. It is frequently used in social critiques or descriptions of interpersonal conflict.

As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It describes a state of being or a personality trait rather than a discrete object. To quantify it, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a sense of smugness or a hint of smugness.

Meanings

Nounsmugness

An excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often accompanied by a sense of superiority over others.

His smugness after winning the debate made him unpopular with his peers.

Examples

His smugness was evident in the way he leaned back in his chair after winning the debate.

School Life

I cannot stand the smugness of people who think they have all the answers.

I cannot stand the smugness of people who think they have all the answers.

The look of pure smugness on her face made me want to walk away.

The look of pure smugness on her face made me want to walk away.

Stop that smugness right now and start focusing on the actual problem.

Stop that smugness right now and start focusing on the actual problem.

Office

There was an air of smugness about the champion that alienated his teammates.

There was an air of smugness about the champion that alienated his teammates.

He radiated a sense of smugness that suggested he knew a secret I did not.

He radiated a sense of smugness that suggested he knew a secret I did not.

Detective

Such blatant smugness is rarely tolerated in a professional environment.

Such blatant smugness is rarely tolerated in a professional environment.

Business

Why is there so much smugness in this room after a simple victory?

The villain's smugness only made his eventual defeat more satisfying.

Fantasy

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