独り善がり — meaning in English
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English meaning
- complacent adj Too pleased with oneself or one's situation, especially in a way that ignores real risks.
- smug adjective Overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
Senses
独り善がり is used for these senses in English:
- complacent Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
- self-satisfied Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.
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