Complacence and Pompousness

Complacence

Complacence noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Usage example: the complacence of some of the rich kids at the exclusive private school

Pompousness and complacence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pompousness" instead a noun "Complacence".

Pompousness

Pompousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: offended by the pompousness of the minor official

Complacence and pompousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complacence" instead a noun "Pompousness".
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