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[ self-sat-is-fak-shuhn ] / ˈsɛlfˌsæt ɪsˈfæk ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR self-satisfaction ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna usually smug satisfaction with oneself, one's achievements, etc. Origin of self-satisfactionFirst recorded in 1785–95 Words nearby self-satisfactionself-righting, self-rising, self-rule, self-sacrifice, selfsame, self-satisfaction, self-satisfied, self-satisfying, self-sealing, self-seeker, self-seeking Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for self-satisfactionThose who had received the actual drug reported better levels of self-satisfaction than the unfortunates who just got the placebo. Kythera Helps You Melt Your Double Chin, No Diet or Surgery Required|Daniel Gross|September 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST Occasionally it crosses the line of self-satisfaction, as if to lament that the world is full of innumerate mouth-breathers. Nate Silver is a Nerd - And He Does Math!|Justin Green|October 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST Resist the easy comforts of complacency, the specious glitter of materialism, the narcotic paralysis of self-satisfaction. David McCullough at Wellesley Commencement: ‘You Are Not Special’ (Video)|The Daily Beast|June 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST In her demeanor, Rebekah Brooks would seem to be a new phenomenon—a person unable to conceal the depths of her self-satisfaction. How British Tabloids Lost Their Way|Howard Jacobson|July 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
At other times, a Democratic bout of self-satisfaction has merely made the party or the particular officeholder look craven. Mass Arrogance|Bryan Curtis|January 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST She did realize it perfectly; but she resented a compliment that was inspired by self-satisfaction. The Vanity Girl|Compton Mackenzie This warmed the coldest of them—with a glow of self-satisfaction. Her good-humour and self-satisfaction made the evening pass merrily. Elder Conklin|Frank Harris The even tenor of his lot in life did not produce in him self-satisfaction and complacency, but often did make him uneasy. Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati|Warren C. Herrick They are so proud of their accomplishments that they rust in self-satisfaction. Certain Success|Norval A. Hawkins
Words related to self-satisfactioncomplacency, smugness, conceit, glow, self-approbation, self-approval |