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/self"sat'is fak"sheuhn/, n.a usually smug satisfaction with oneself, one's achievements, etc.[1785-95]
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self-satisfaction — N UNCOUNT Self satisfaction is the feeling you have when you are self satisfied. He tried hard not to smile in smug self satisfaction. Syn: smugness … English dictionary
self-satisfaction — noun A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to ones own accomplishments or situation. Without being in any way smug she was radiant with self satisfaction and well doing … Wiktionary
self-satisfaction — self′ satisfac′tion n. a usu. smug satisfaction with oneself, one s achievements, etc • Etymology: 1785–95 … From formal English to slang
self-satisfaction — self contentment … English contemporary dictionary
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self-satisfaction — n. excessive and unwarranted satisfaction with oneself, one s achievements, etc.; complacency. Derivatives: self satisfied adj. self satisfiedly adv … Useful english dictionary
