Definition of "self-satisfaction" [self•-sat•is•fac•tion]

• Satisfaction, especially complacent satisfaction, with oneself or with one's accomplishments. (noun)

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• "He was wearing an expression of self-satisfaction."
• "I can see how it harms animals clearly, but what other than self-righteous self-satisfaction comes from attacking them?"
• "When he came home, armed with the knowledge, he wore a look of self-satisfaction on his face."