![Wordup](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/PublicPics/logoFinal.webp)
Smug
Negative Nuance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Smug often implies a negative judgment about someone's self-satisfaction. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/9qDvE57BYADqUCww5focFOkyqEE.webp)
Non-Verbal Cues![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Smugness is frequently conveyed through non-verbal expressions, such as a smirk. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/yf4Sxp7t3lBAbnPpyrwJF8Sl4.webp)
Often Pejorative![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Smug' usually describes someone's annoying level of self-satisfaction and is rarely a compliment. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/cEZGba7hZU0ccceACGUM8PnyQtQ.webp)