self-satisfaction

Example Sentences

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"People rejected the self-satisfaction and arrogance of old parties and did not fall prey to lies and manipulation. I thank them for their trust," Radev said, in his victory speech.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

You don’t feel the need to advertise your wealth and, despite your efforts, fancy stuff doesn’t make you feel like you’re looking in a mirror at an image of your own self-satisfaction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It seemed to be a win all around — bestowing freedom on the confined, self-satisfaction to the social engineers and taxpayers a free lunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

I partly agree with this story; but it’s also a monument to elite self-satisfaction.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Sefia could smell his self-satisfaction from her perch above the clearing.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee