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self–satisfaction
noun self–sat·is·fac·tion \ˌself-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən\
: a feeling of being very pleased or satisfied with yourself and what you have done
Full Definition of SELF-SATISFACTION
: a usually smug satisfaction with oneself or one's position or achievements
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First Known Use of SELF-SATISFACTION
1661
Related to SELF-SATISFACTION
- Synonyms
- amour propre, bighead, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egotism, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-assumption, self-conceit, self-congratulation, self-esteem, self-glory, self-importance, self-love, self-opinion, self-satisfaction, smugness, swelled head, swellheadedness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity
- Antonyms
- humbleness, humility, modesty
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