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self–satisfaction
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self–satisfaction
(noun)
self–satisfaction
/ˌsɛlfˌsætəs
ˈ
fækʃən/
noun
self–satisfaction
/ˌsɛlfˌsætəs
ˈ
fækʃən/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–SATISFACTION
[
noncount
]
usually disapproving
:
a feeling of being very pleased or satisfied with yourself and what you have done
his smug
self-satisfaction
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