Self-congratulation


[self-kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n, or, often, -graj-, -kuh ng-, self-] /ˈsɛlf kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən, or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, -kəŋ-, ˌsɛlf-/
noun
1.
the expression or feeling of uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s own accomplishment, good fortune, etc.; complacency.
self-congratulation
noun
1.
the state or an instance of congratulating or being pleased with oneself

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