self-satisfaction

noun

self-sat·​is·​fac·​tion ˌself-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce self-satisfaction (audio)
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: a usually smug satisfaction with oneself or one's position or achievements

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so many of the Web site's self-portraits give the impression of clueless self-satisfaction
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Just as there’s no dramatic build-up to Maria landing the part, there’s no romance to the process of acting it, nor the slightest whiff of self-satisfaction in recreating iconic scenes. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 Corporate leaders will be called upon to overcome self-satisfaction with progress made in the advancement of gender parity for women, especially those in senior and middle management. — Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

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First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-satisfaction was in 1605

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“Self-satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-satisfaction. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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self-satisfaction

noun
self-sat·​is·​fac·​tion
ˌself-ˌsat-əs-ˈfak-shən
: a usually overly satisfied feeling about oneself or one's achievements
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