smug

Example Sentences

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They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Volker Beck, president of the German-Israeli Society, labelled Steinmeier's comments on the war "grossly inappropriate" and said they displayed a "smug know-it-all attitude".

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Carr, looking incredibly smug, voted to end the game.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Less smug but still rather inscrutable, he sips on tea and evades answering Arisu’s question directly, instead turning the tables.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

If I didn’t know better, I might say he looks smug.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick