self-satisfied

adjective

ˌself-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce self-satisfied (audio)
Definition of self-satisfiednext
as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself a self-satisfied woman who thought that if she could balance two careers, everyone else should too

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-satisfied
  1. smug
  2. proud
  3. arrogant
  4. egotistical
Adjective
  • Yet the people posting vitriolic comments about Thompson feel justified in being smug about the death of this human in particular.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If Dani hadn’t shown up looking dreadfully smug, Helen could have gotten on with her morning and done her bit to prevent a war.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of smug
Adjective
  • The fight was billed as a Mexican war between two proud fighters from the boxing-rich country, but the first meeting was lopsided in Navarrete’s favor.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The sculptural number featured a balloon skirt that gathered on one side to reveal a thigh-high slit — a silhouette that would make Carrie Bradshaw very proud.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • The arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) then has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student, for better or worse.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The truth is that women often downplay their accomplishments to avoid being perceived as arrogant, but this approach can unintentionally undermine your professional growth.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
  • And with Elon Musk playing a key role in this new administration, who knows in which direction his bombastic, egotistical whims may take AI development?
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of egotistical
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