smugness
- a word derived from smug.
Example Sentences
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The smugness, arrogance and hubris in this city is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
He lorded over proceedings from a stage, microphone in hand and, always, an uncrackable smugness painted on his face.
From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025
It also explains his slight smugness when informing the media that, after stating they were no good at all, their current league performances suggest the critics were wrong.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
He championed conquest in the world of retail, irked by industry smugness that dismissed a Seattle-based retailer.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024
Harry took the hint and sat down next to Percy, who was wearing brand-new, navy-blue dress robes and an expression of such smugness that Harry thought it ought to be fined.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
