self-congratulation (Meaning)
self-congratulation
congratulation of oneself, a complacent acknowledgment of one's own superiority or good fortune
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-congratulation
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Synonyms:
- haughtiness
- pretentiousness
- superciliousness
- egoism
- lordliness
- hubris
- overconfidence
- imperiousness
- presumption
- self-assertion
- selfishness
- self-respect
- pretence
- self-assumption
- pretense
- disdainfulness
- self-assurance
- self-righteousness
- self-pride
- pretension
- snobbishness
- self-centeredness
- swellheadedness
- self-confidence
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FAQs About the word self-congratulation
congratulation of oneself, a complacent acknowledgment of one's own superiority or good fortune
pride,vanity, pridefulness, arrogance, smugness, ego, complacency, egotism, self-opinion, self-admiration
modesty,humility, humbleness, diffidence, unselfishness, self-doubt, timidity,altruism, self-disgust, demureness
Jane's self-congratulation was palpable after her promotion, but her colleagues found it off-putting.
The politician's self-congratulation for reducing crime ignored the rising rates of other types of offenses.
The writer's self-congratulation for winning an award came across as arrogant and disingenuous.
Despite his team's success, John's self-congratulation alienated his teammates.
