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self-satisfied

/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

self-satisfiedadjective

more self-satisfied

Comp.

most self-satisfied

Super.

/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Translations

He had a self-satisfied smile on his face after winning the game.

У него была самодовольная улыбка на лице после победы в игре.

Definitions

Excessively pleased with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential flaws or shortcomings.

His self-satisfied grin made it clear he was unaware of the mistakes in his report.

Displaying smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself; complacent.

She gave a self-satisfied shrug, convinced she had won the argument.

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self-satisfiedpast participle

/ˌselfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "satisfy" with the prefix "self-".

Definitions

Feeling or showing smug, uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

With a self-satisfied smile, he leaned back in his chair, convinced the job was done perfectly.

Synonyms

satisfied with oneself

pleased with oneself