self-satisfaction
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4.8
- noun
- /ˌsɛlfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
:
autosatisfacción
- Dr. Gift settled his body into his chair with perceptible self-satisfaction.
- sense of self-satisfaction
- joy and self-satisfaction
That's a success so I feel that for my own self satisfaction I've done my job.
- That's a success so I feel that for my own self satisfaction I've done my job.
Examples
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Despite the criticism, she walked away with an overwhelming feeling of self-satisfaction for her efforts.
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We had better shed our sense of self-satisfaction, our belief that we are the best.
Academic text (1990) -
And then he says there's also this problem of self satisfaction, of thinking that we're okay as we currently are.
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But what happens when their profession no longer provides them with such a sense of self-satisfaction?
Academic text (2002) -
Still tired and hungry, they were now grinning with self-satisfaction at a job well done.
Blog text (33) -
David, above you warn of the danger of self-satisfaction and overconfidence.
Blog text (27) -
In confronting real-life problems, students will experience the joy and self-satisfaction of finding viable solutions to problems that others have not yet solved.
Academic text (2011) -
We can all recall and imagine sudden moments of self-satisfaction, especially at points where life clambers up a level in childhood and adolescence.
Academic text (2011) -
"Good afternoon, Mr. Chalmers," he said, clasping his stubby hands together in self-satisfaction.
Fiction book (2000) -
He felt a sense of self-satisfaction after completing the challenging project on time.
Synonyms
647
1.8
A feeling of satisfaction and self-respect in yourself or others
192
2.2
A pleasant feeling when you achieve something or your needs are met
31
7.2
A feeling of being too satisfied with yourself that makes you ignore possible problems
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2.1
A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life
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3.0
A proud, satisfied feeling you get after finishing something difficult
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5.7
Being too pleased with yourself in a way that annoys others
2
6.8
Doing things to get pleasure for yourself
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7.9
A quiet feeling of being too satisfied and not noticing problems or danger
A feeling of being too satisfied with yourself and not noticing problems
A feeling of satisfaction and confidence in yourself
Antonyms
How Self-Satisfied
Surface Forms
Etymology
Self-satisfaction is simply self + satisfaction; self means 'your own' and satisfaction comes from satisfy, which means 'to please' or 'to fill a need'. So self-satisfaction is the feeling of being pleased with yourself, often without seeing your faults, and this can stop you from wanting to improve.