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smugness

UK
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
US
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/

Traductions

smugnessnoun
UK
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
US
/ˈsmʌɡnəs/
Abstract noun; usually uncountable, but plural forms can occur rarely when referring to different instances or types of smugness.
самодовольствоОбычно с негативным оттенком: самодовольная удовлетворенность собой, уверенность в собственной правоте.
His smugness was obvious in the way he smiled after the announcement.
Его самодовольство было заметно по тому, как он улыбнулся после объявления.
Synonymes
arrogance
superiority
pride
haughtiness
complacency
self-importance
self-regard
vanity
egotism
self-conceit
conceit
self-satisfaction
Antonymes
diffidence
self-effacement
humbleness
modesty
humility

Définitions

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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