self-gratification
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of satisfying one's own desires and giving oneself pleasure: This refers to the action of indulging in or fulfilling one's own wishes, often for immediate personal enjoyment or satisfaction. 2. Indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures: This meaning describes a lack of self-control or restraint concerning physical or sensory pleasures.
Usage
Self-gratification is typically used in formal or psychological contexts to describe behavior focused on fulfilling personal desires, often with a neutral or slightly negative connotation implying a lack of consideration for long-term consequences or the needs of others.
Examples
- The endless pursuit of self-gratification left him feeling empty and unfulfilled.
- Her philosophy emphasized delayed gratification over immediate self-gratification.
- The therapist discussed how compulsive self-gratification could be a coping mechanism for stress.
Advanced Usage
- Psychological Context: In psychology, is often discussed in contrast to , which is the ability to resist an immediate reward for a more valuable one later.
- Sociological Context: Societal critiques sometimes reference a "culture of self-gratification" to describe perceived trends toward hedonism and individualism.
Variants and Related Words
- Gratify (verb): To please or satisfy.
- Gratification (noun): Pleasure or satisfaction, especially from fulfilling a desire.
- Self-indulgence (noun): The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures freely. (This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with ).
Synonyms
- Self-indulgence
- Hedonism
- Pleasure-seeking
- Sensualism
Antonyms
- Self-denial
- Abstinence
- Temperance
- Asceticism
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Instant gratification: The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay.
- The digital age has fostered an expectation of instant gratification.
- To gratify oneself: A phrasal construction meaning to please or satisfy oneself.
- He gratified himself with an expensive purchase after receiving his bonus.
Noun
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the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure
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indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
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