sense of accomplishment
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3.0
- noun
- /sɛns əv əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/
:
satisfacción
- After completing the marathon, she felt a strong sense of accomplishment for her hard work.
- feel a sense of accomplishment
- great sense of accomplishment
- give a sense of accomplishment
I loved the sense of accomplishment.
- I loved the sense of accomplishment.
- I can imagine that some people now have more time to do certain things they could not do before and the result is a sense of accomplishment.
Examples
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In fact, when Cherisse finally did return to work, it was with a wonderfully satisfying sense of accomplishment.
Fiction book (1997) -
Lesa admits having a sense of accomplishment from having mentored a newcomer to the profession.
Academic text (2012) -
Many students feel a great sense of accomplishment when they can read a book or other materials.
Academic text (2009) -
When I finished at last, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
Fiction book (1990) -
Once the second bout was over, participants felt an even greater sense of accomplishment.
Academic text (2009) -
Being able to produce these products provided the students with a sense of accomplishment and a source of positive reinforcement.
Academic text (1996) -
Curriculum development should include the goals of building self-confidence and providing a sense of accomplishment.
Academic text (2009) -
The reader can feel a sense of accomplishment as each task is mastered.
Academic text (2010) -
Charrette participants will likely leave the charrette exhausted but with a strong sense of accomplishment.
Academic text (1991) -
Winning the science fair gave him a real sense of accomplishment and pride in his efforts.
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
58
3.6
A feeling of happiness and satisfaction when you achieve something important
50
4.3
A feeling of pleasure when a wish or need is met
26
2.1
A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life
Antonyms
How Proud
Surface Forms
Morphology
sense + of + accomplishment
The meaning 'a feeling of pride and satisfaction after achieving something' is directly and transparently derived from 'sense' (a feeling or awareness) combined with 'accomplishment' (an achievement). The prepositional linking 'of' follows a common compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Sense of accomplishment comes from the simple image of noticing a finished task: you feel a sense when a job is an accomplishment, like checking a box and feeling proud. So it means 'a feeling of pride and satisfaction after achieving something'.