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Meaning of self-satisfied
having or showing a feeling of satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
Etymology of self-satisfied
The word "self-satisfied" is derived from the combination of "self" and "satisfied", with "satisfied" coming from the Old French "satisfier", which is derived from the Latin "satisfacere", meaning to do enough or to suffice
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone who is pleased with themselves or their accomplishments
Synonyms
smug
complacent
self-content
contented
pleased
satisfied
gratified
proud
arrogant
haughty
conceited
vain
pompous
pretentious
superior
condescending
patronizing
snobbish
snooty
full of oneself
egotistical
narcissistic
self-absorbed
self-important
overconfident
cocky
boastful
swaggering
strutting
preening
self-assured
confident
assured
fulfilled
happy
delighted
thrilled
ecstatic
elated
euphoric
overjoyed
jubilant
triumphant
victorious
proud
gloating
triumphant
exultant
proud
satisfied
self-sufficient
independent
self-reliant
autonomous
Definitions
- Having a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction because of one's own abilities or achievements
- * Having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments
Usage Examples
- He looked self-satisfied as he accepted the award for his outstanding contributions to the field
- * She seemed self-satisfied with her decision to quit her job and travel the world
- * The self-satisfied smile on his face was annoying to those who knew him
Antonyms
humble
modest
unassuming
lowly
meek
mild
submissive
obedient
compliant
yielding
deferential
respectful
reverent
self-effacing
self-deprecating
unpretentious
unsatisfied
discontented
unhappy
dissatisfied
displeased
disgruntled
discontent
disillusioned
disappointed
disillusioned
disheartened
dejected
despondent
depressed
melancholy
gloomy
glum
sulky
sullen
morose
somber
mournful
sad
unhappy
miserable
wretched
woeful
forlorn
desolate
forsaken
abandoned