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smugness

UK
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
US
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/

Translations

smugnessnoun
UK
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
US
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
Abstract noun; usually uncountable, but plural forms can occur rarely when referring to different instances or types of smugness.
autosatisfactionTerme plus neutre pour l’état de quelqu’un qui se montre trop content de lui-même.
Her smugness made it hard for others to take her seriously.
Son autosatisfaction rendait difficile de la prendre au sérieux.
suffisanceSatisfaction de soi jugée déplacée ou agaçante.
His smugness was obvious in the way he smiled after the announcement.
Sa suffisance était évidente dans la façon dont il a souri après l’annonce.
Synonyms
haughtiness
self-satisfaction
conceit
self-conceit
egotism
vanity
self-regard
self-importance
arrogance
complacency
pride
superiority
Antonyms
humility
modesty
humbleness
self-effacement
diffidence

Definitions

smugnessnoun
the quality or state of being smug; self-satisfied complacency
His smugness was obvious in the way he smiled after the announcement.
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