self-satisfaction

noun
UK: /ˌselfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
US: /ˌselfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

  1. A feeling of contentment with one's own abilities or qualities.

    1. His self-satisfaction was obvious to everyone around him.
    2. Her self-satisfaction after finishing the project was well-deserved, given her hard work.

  2. The state of being pleased with oneself and one's accomplishments to an excessive degree.

    1. His constant self-satisfaction annoyed his colleagues.
    2. The company's decline was attributed to the leader's dangerous level of self-satisfaction and complacency.

Synonyms

complacency contentment pride egoism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-satisfaction" in English means: A feeling of contentment with one's own abilities or qualities., The state of being pleased with oneself and one's accomplishments to an excessive degree..

The phonetic transcription of "self-satisfaction" is /ˌselfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ in British English and /ˌselfˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-satisfaction": complacency, contentment, pride, egoism.

Example usage of "self-satisfaction": "His self-satisfaction was obvious to everyone around him.". More examples on the page.