self-satisfied

adjective

self-sat·​is·​fied ˌself-ˈsa-təs-ˌfīd How to pronounce self-satisfied (audio)
: feeling or showing self-satisfaction

Examples of self-satisfied in a Sentence

a self-satisfied woman who thought that if she could balance two careers, everyone else should too

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-satisfied was in 1653

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“Self-satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-satisfied. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-satisfied

adjective
self-sat·​is·​fied
ˈself-ˈsat-əs-ˌfīd
: feeling or showing self-satisfaction
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