noun
- the quality of being excessively pleased with oneself or one’s achievements in an annoying way
Examples
- His smugness after winning the debate annoyed his classmates.
- She couldn’t hide her smugness when she received the highest grade.
- The politician’s smugness during the interview turned off many voters.
- There was an air of smugness in his voice as he corrected her mistake.
- Her smugness about her perfect attendance record was irritating.
- The team’s smugness after their early lead cost them the game.