self-satisfaction
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English satisfaction English self-satisfaction From self- + satisfaction.
- The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness.
- A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation.
“Without being in any way smug she was radiant with self-satisfaction and well-doing.”