Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

self-satisfied

adjective

/ˌsɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Definition

Feeling pleased with oneself or one’s achievements, often to the point of being smug.

Examples

The self-satisfied look on his face made it clear he was not open to any feedback.
She felt self-satisfied after completing the project, but her colleagues thought there were several areas for improvement.

Meaning

Self-satisfied describes a state where a person feels content and proud of what they have done, sometimes to the extent of being blind to any faults or room for improvement.