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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

showing or expressing approval for oneself;

e.g. Her efforts warranted self-applause as the event turned into a success.

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Similar Words

Aplomb

Assumption

Assurance

Complacence

Complacency

Composure

Conceit

Confidence

Ego

Egoism

Egotism

Equanimity

Hauteur

Hubris

Overconfidence

Pomposity

Pride

Self-assurance

Self-complacency

Self-conceit

Self-confidence

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-opinion

Self-partiality

Self-poise

Self-possession

Self-satisfaction

Superiority

Vainglory

Vanity

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Opposite Words

Apprehension

Diffidence

Doubt

Humility

Meekness

Misgiving

Modesty

Self-doubt

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Related Words

Aplomb

Assurance

Confidence

Self-assurance

Self-confidence

Self-esteem

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