self-congratulation
- the expression or feeling of uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's own accomplishment, good fortune, etc.; complacency.
Origin of self-congratulation
Examples from the Web for self-congratulation
Contemporary Examples of self-congratulation
Let Jourdan Dunn be the first of many—not an island, or badge of self-congratulation.
Also missing, thankfully, is the sense of entitlement and self-congratulation one finds in the Bay Area.
Because it was a night for self-congratulation—a celebration of the IMW for its successes—no matter who showed up.
But there was plenty of complacency and self-congratulation on display.
“You can understand the self-congratulation,” the editorial said.
Seven Great Reads on GreeceNovember 4, 2011
Historical Examples of self-congratulation
I should not have been so ready with my self-congratulation had I seen the dogs that we were to have.
The Long Labrador TrailDillon Wallace
I was not, however, left in peace to enjoy my pleasant mood of self-congratulation.
Lady BountifulGeorge A. Birmingham
This feeling of self-congratulation was, however, but momentary.
The WatcherJ. Sheridan Le Fanu
They bawled after him curses, and also outbursts of self-congratulation and vanity.
The Open Boat and Other StoriesStephen Crane
Vivien's face was a confession, Harry's air a self-congratulation.
Second StringAnthony Hope
self-congratulation
- the state or an instance of congratulating or being pleased with oneself
Word Origin and History for self-congratulation
1630s, from self- + congratulation.