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self-satisfaction (n.)

1739, from self- + satisfaction. Related: Self-satisfied (1734).

Entries related to self-satisfaction

self- 
word forming element indicating "oneself," also "automatic," from Old English use of self (pron.) in compounds, such as selfbana "suicide," selflice "self-love, pride, vanity, egotism," selfwill "free will."
satisfaction (n.)
early 14c., "performance of an act set forth by a priest or other Church authority to atone for sin," from Old French satisfaction (12c.), from Latin satisfactionem (nominative satisfactio) "a satisfying of a creditor," noun of action from past participle stem of satisfacere (see satisfy). Senses of "contentment, appeasement" and "action of gratifying" first recorded late 14c.; the former not common before 16c.

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Definitions of self-satisfaction from WordNet

self-satisfaction (n.)
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself;
Synonyms: complacency / complacence / self-complacency
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near self-satisfaction

self-respect

self-restraint

self-righteous

self-sacrifice

selfsame

self-satisfaction

self-seeking

self-service

self-serving

self-starter

self-styled

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