UK
/ˌself.kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
Usually uncountable; a plural form exists when referring to separate acts or instances.
Translations
autosatisfactionSurtout pour l’attitude ou le ton de satisfaction excessive envers ses propres succès. His speech was full of self-congratulation after the easy victory.
Son discours était rempli d’autosatisfaction après la victoire facile.
Definitions
the act of congratulating oneself, especially in an excessive or smug way His speech was full of self-congratulation after the easy victory.
a remark, attitude, or display that shows excessive satisfaction with one's own achievements The report reads like one long piece of self-congratulation.
self-congratulationadjective Attributive use only, to describe something showing or expressing self-congratulation; comparison forms are not applicable.
Translations
autosatisfaitPour qualifier un ton, une attitude ou un discours marqué par une satisfaction complaisante de soi. The article struck a self-congratulation tone.
L’article avait un ton autosatisfait.
Definitions
showing or expressing self-congratulation; marked by smug self-satisfaction The article struck a self-congratulation tone.