Definitions
- Describing someone who is excessively concerned with following rules and conventions. - Referring to a person who is overly self-righteous and judgmental of others. - Talking about a behavior that is characterized by an exaggerated sense of moral superiority.
- Describing someone who is excessively pleased with themselves or their achievements. - Referring to a person who is self-satisfied and complacent. - Talking about a behavior that is characterized by an unwarranted sense of superiority or confidence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative personality traits.
- 2Both words are associated with a sense of superiority.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is unpleasant to be around.
- 4Both words can be used to criticize someone's behavior or attitude.
- 5Both words can be used to describe someone who is not well-liked by others.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Priggishness focuses on adherence to rules and conventions, while smugness focuses on self-satisfaction.
- 2Judgment: Priggishness involves being judgmental of others, while smugness does not necessarily involve judging others.
- 3Attitude: Priggishness is characterized by a sense of moral superiority, while smugness is characterized by a sense of self-satisfaction.
- 4Behavior: Priggishness involves following rules and conventions to an excessive degree, while smugness involves being excessively pleased with oneself.
- 5Connotation: Priggishness has a negative connotation of being overly rigid and unpleasant, while smugness has a negative connotation of being arrogant and insufferable.
Remember this!
Priggishness and smugness are both negative personality traits that involve a sense of superiority. However, the difference between priggishness and smugness is their focus and attitude. Priggishness is characterized by an excessive concern with following rules and conventions, often accompanied by a sense of moral superiority and judgmental behavior towards others. On the other hand, smugness is characterized by an unwarranted sense of self-satisfaction and complacency, often accompanied by a lack of empathy for others.
