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- [self sat-is-fahyd]
- /sɛlf ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd/
- /self ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self sat-is-fahyd]
- /sɛlf ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd/
Definitions of self-satisfied word
- adjective self-satisfied feeling or showing satisfaction with oneself. 1
- abbreviation SELF-SATISFIED smug 1
- adjective self-satisfied If you describe someone as self-satisfied, you mean that they are too pleased with themselves about their achievements or their situation and they think that nothing better is possible. 0
- adjective self-satisfied having or showing a complacent satisfaction with oneself, one's own actions, behaviour, etc 0
- adjective self-satisfied feeling or showing an often smug satisfaction with oneself or one's accomplishments 0
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Origin of self-satisfied
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35
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Parts of speech for Self-satisfied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-satisfied popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for self-satisfied
adj self-satisfied
- complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- disimpassioned — calm; dispassionate.
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
adjective self-satisfied
- cocky — Someone who is cocky is so confident and sure of their abilities that they annoy other people.
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
- equanimous — Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- overfamiliar — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
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