self-satisfaction

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English

Etymology

From self- +‎ satisfaction.

Noun

self-satisfaction (uncountable)

  1. The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness.
  2. A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation.
    • 1905, Bram Stoker, “Fore-Glimpse”, in The Man:
      Without being in any way smug she was radiant with self-satisfaction and well-doing.

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