self-satisfied

UK
/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Translations

self-satisfiedadjective
more self-satisfied
Comp.
most self-satisfied
Super.
UK
/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
He had a self-satisfied smile on his face after winning the game.
У него была самодовольная улыбка на лице после победы в игре.
self-satisfiedpast participle
UK
/ˌselfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "satisfy" with the prefix "self-".

Definitions

self-satisfiedadjective
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.
self-satisfiedpast participle
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.