smugness
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
“Looking back on it, my smugness was disgusting. I can’t imagine he read it & if he did, I’m sure he didn’t care but still, I wish I had found a way to apologize.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024
There was Andrew, smiling nervously, but with a righteous smugness in his expression too.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
