Definition

1. Noun:
   • A feeling of being pleased with oneself and one's own achievements or qualities, often to an excessive degree: This refers to the state of contentment with oneself, which can sometimes imply smugness or lack of awareness of one's faults.

Usage

The word "self-satisfaction" is used to describe a personal, internal feeling. It is often used in a neutral or slightly negative context to suggest that the satisfaction is unwarranted, excessive, or complacent. It is typically an uncountable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • His evident self-satisfaction after the promotion annoyed his colleagues.
  • She felt a quiet self-satisfaction upon completing the difficult project.
  • The team's early success led to a dangerous sense of self-satisfaction.

Advanced Usage

• "with self-satisfaction": used to describe an action done while feeling smug or pleased with oneself.
  • He smiled with self-satisfaction as he revealed his clever plan.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-satisfied (adj): Having or showing self-satisfaction.
  • He had a self-satisfied smirk on his face.

Synonyms

• Complacency: A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
• Smugness: Excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
• Self-contentment: Satisfaction with oneself.

Antonyms

• Self-doubt: Lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities.
• Dissatisfaction: Lack of satisfaction.
• Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance.

Noun

1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
   • his complacency was absolutely disgusting