sense of achievement
noun phrase
: a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile
Repairing the car by himself gave him a real sense of achievement.
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For instance, completing a complex crossword puzzle may give you a sense of achievement.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Build Quick Wins Into The Roadmap Embedding quick-win deliverables within the long-term roadmap gives teams a sense of achievement both early and often.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That the chair of the planning committee, who had rejected Charlton’s application, lost his seat on a memorable night only added to the sense of achievement, and a little over two years later, football had returned to The Valley.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Hah explained that while most of her filming is about improving as a lifter, there’s still a sense of achievement and pride.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
Most CEOs desire recognition, respect and a sense of achievement.
—Dr. John Blakey, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Build Quick Wins Into The Roadmap Embedding quick-win deliverables within the long-term roadmap gives teams a sense of achievement both early and often.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That the chair of the planning committee, who had rejected Charlton’s application, lost his seat on a memorable night only added to the sense of achievement, and a little over two years later, football had returned to The Valley.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Hah explained that while most of her filming is about improving as a lifter, there’s still a sense of achievement and pride.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 15 Apr. 2025
Most CEOs desire recognition, respect and a sense of achievement.
—Dr. John Blakey, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Sense of achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20achievement. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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