autossuficiência
1. The quality of being excessively self-satisfied, complacent, or smug; a sense of superior satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
His smugness about winning the competition annoyed everyone around him.
Sua autossuficiência sobre vencer a competição irritou todos ao seu redor.
2. An air of superiority or self-righteousness, often accompanied by a smirk or condescending attitude
The smugness in her tone made it clear she thought she was better than everyone else.
A autossuficiência em seu tom deixou claro que ela se achava melhor que todos os outros.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, smugness is generally viewed negatively as it violates cultural values of humility and modesty. In American culture, it's often associated with intellectual elitism or class superiority. In Brazil, where interpersonal warmth is valued, smugness is seen as particularly off-putting and distancing. The term is frequently used in social criticism and humor.
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