IELTS Anvil

self-congratulatory

CEFR: C2
Unduly proud of oneself, expressing uncritical, complacent satisfaction with one's own achievements or virtues.

Synonyms

  • complacent
  • smug

Example Sentence

The corporate report was criticized as self-congratulatory for celebrating minor eco-initiatives while ignoring major supply chain pollution.

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