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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
self-satisfaction
This term carries a dual nature, oscillating between a neutral sense of personal accomplishment and a sharply critical view of complacency. When used positively, it describes the quiet internal reward of a job well done. However, in most professional or social critiques, it implies a blind spot where pride prevents a person or organization from seeing their own flaws.
Because it describes an internal emotional state or a systemic attitude, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured by intensity or described using adjectives like deep, smug, or dangerous.
Meanings
Examples
He leaned back in his chair with a look of pure self-satisfaction after closing the deal.
I cannot stand the self-satisfaction in her voice whenever she mentions her promotion.
The champion basked in a moment of quiet self-satisfaction.
Danger lies in the self-satisfaction of those who believe they have already won.
Stop this self-satisfaction and start looking for ways to improve your technique.
A sense of self-satisfaction washed over him as he looked at the finished painting.
The empire fell because of the self-satisfaction of its leaders.
Is this just self-satisfaction or do I actually have a talent for this?