smugness

adjective

How many syllables in smugness?

There are 2 syllables in the word smugness.

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Divide smugness into syllables:

smug · ness

How to pronounce smugness:

Definition of smugness:

smugness (adjective):: highly self-satisfied

Synonyms for smugness:

amour propre

arrogance

assurance

bighead

complacence

complacency

conceit

conceitedness

confidence

contentment

ego

egotism

pomposity

pompousness

pride

pridefulness

self-admiration

self-approbation

self-approval

self-complacency

self-conceit

self-congratulation

self-esteem

self-glory

self-importance

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Antonyms for smugness:

abasement

admiration

altruism

anxiety

bashfulness

care

carefulness

caution

constraint

cowardice

coyness

decency

decorum

demureness

diffidence

discreetness

discretion

dissatisfaction

docility

doubt

down-to-earthness

egolessness

fear

genuineness

hiding

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