Self-Satisfied

Pronunciation: /sɛlfˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Definitions of self-satisfied

adjective a feeling or showing satisfaction with oneself

Example Sentences

A1 She felt self-satisfied after completing her first 5k run.

A2 The cat looked self-satisfied after catching a mouse.

B1 He appeared self-satisfied with his performance in the exam.

B2 Despite the criticism, she remained self-satisfied with her work.

C1 The successful entrepreneur was self-satisfied with his achievements.

C2 Her self-satisfied attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

Examples of self-satisfied in a Sentence

formal The professor looked self-satisfied after receiving positive feedback on his research paper.

informal She always looks so self-satisfied whenever she wins an argument.

slang He strutted around the office, looking all self-satisfied after getting a promotion.

figurative The cat looked self-satisfied as it lounged in the sun, knowing it had the best spot in the house.

Grammatical Forms of self-satisfied

• past tense: self-satisfied
• plural: self-satisfied
• comparative: more self-satisfied
• superlative: most self-satisfied
• present tense: self-satisfies
• future tense: will be self-satisfied
• perfect tense: have been self-satisfied
• continuous tense: is being self-satisfied
• singular: self-satisfied
• positive degree: self-satisfied
• infinitive: to self-satisfy
• gerund: self-satisfying
• participle: self-satisfied

Origin and Evolution of self-satisfied

First Known Use: 1745 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'self-satisfied' originated from the combination of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'satisfied' meaning content or pleased.

Evolution of the word: The term has retained its original meaning of being content with oneself, but has also taken on a slightly negative connotation of being smug or complacent in modern usage.