self-satisfied
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/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/
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/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/
excessive self-contentment
Etymology
'self-satisfied' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'satisfied', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'satisfied' means content or pleased.
'self-satisfied' evolved from the Middle English word 'satisfyen', which meant 'to fulfill or gratify'.
Initially, it meant 'to be content with oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively satisfied with oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively satisfied with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential flaws or shortcomings.
He was so self-satisfied after winning the award that he didn't notice the mistakes in his work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39