self-satisfaction
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self-sat·is·fac·tion
(sĕlf′săt′ĭs-făk′shən)n.
Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
self′-sat′is·fied′ (-fīd′) adj.
self′-satisfac′tion
n.
a usu. smug satisfaction with oneself, one's achievements, etc.
[1785–95]
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Noun | 1. | self-satisfaction - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting" satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction" smugness - an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction |
self-satisfaction
noun smugness, pride, complacency, contentment, self-approval, flush of success, glow of achievement, ease of mind, self-approbation He smiled in smug self-satisfaction.
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self-satisfied
(selfˈsӕtisfaid) adjective too easily pleased with oneself and one's achievements. `Our house is the cleanest in the row,' she said in her self-satisfied way.
ˈself-ˌsatisˈfaction (-ˈfӕkʃən) noun