Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-satisfaction

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables
self--sat-is-fac-tion
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
6
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness.

Uncountable

noun

A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

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.

Usage

Phrases

self-gratification

Frequently Paired Words

self-gratification

Synonyms

complacency complacence self-complacency

Questions

What does self-satisfaction mean?
The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness.
Where does self-satisfaction come from?
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.

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