self-satisfaction
ˌsɛlfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən
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Definition of self-satisfaction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionfeeling of contentment with one's achievements
  • She felt a deep self-satisfaction after completing the project.
complacency
2.
overconfidencesmugness or excessive pride
  • Her self-satisfaction annoyed her colleagues..
complacency smugness
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Expressions with self-satisfaction

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way of looking or acting that shows being pleased with oneself
He walked in with an air of self-satisfaction.

Origin of self-satisfaction

Latin, satis (enough) + facere (to make)

Terms with self-satisfaction included in their meaning

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self-satisfaction
feel satisfaction from one's achievements or qualities
emotion
feeling of self-satisfaction unaware of potential dangers
self-satisfaction
take satisfaction in one's own success
triumphant
expressing triumph or self-satisfaction
self-satisfaction
feeling excessively self-satisfied or proud
self-satisfaction
feeling very pleased or self-satisfied about something
pleasure
expressing great pleasure or self-satisfaction
self-satisfaction
feel self-satisfied or proud of oneself

Examples of self-satisfaction in a sentence

  • The artist's self-satisfaction grew with each completed painting.
  • The team's self-satisfaction led to their downfall.

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  1. French:satisfaction personnelle, suffisance, ...
  2. German:Selbstzufriedenheit, Selbstgefälligkeit, ...
  3. Italian:soddisfazione personale, soddisfazione di sé, ...
  4. Spanish:satisfacción personal, ...
  5. Portuguese:satisfação pessoal, autossatisfação, ...
  6. Chinese:自我满足, 自负, ...
  7. Japanese:自己満足, うぬぼれ, ...
  8. Arabic:رِضًا عَنِ النَّفْس, الرضا عن النفس, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂבִיעוּת רָצוֹן עַצְמִית, שְׂבִיעוּת רָצוֹן עַצְמִית, ...
  10. Russian:самодовольство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задоволення собою, самовдоволення, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्मसंतुष्टि, आत्मसंतोष, ...

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