self-gratification

[US]/[ˈself ɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)]/
[UK]/[ˈself ɡrætəfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. The act of pleasing oneself; the enjoyment derived from satisfying one's desires.; Excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.; Selfish pursuit of pleasure.
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Phrases & Collocations

seeking self-gratification

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pure self-gratification

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avoid self-gratification

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experience self-gratification

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find self-gratification

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source of self-gratification

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denying self-gratification

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pursuing self-gratification

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Example Sentences

he found self-gratification in completing the challenging puzzle.

Han fandt selvtilfredshed i at fuldføre det udfordrende puslespil.

excessive self-gratification can lead to a sense of emptiness.

Overdreven selvtilfredshed kan føre til en følelse af tomhed.

the artist sought self-gratification through his creative work.

Kunstneren søgte selvtilfredshed gennem sit kreative arbejde.

she derived self-gratification from helping others in need.

Hun fik selvtilfredshed ud af at hjælpe andre i nød.

his primary motivation was self-gratification and recognition.

Hans primære motivation var selvtilfredshed og anerkendelse.

the pursuit of self-gratification shouldn't overshadow ethical considerations.

Jagten på selvtilfredshed bør ikke overskygge etiske overvejelser.

they experienced self-gratification after achieving their goal.

De oplevede selvtilfredshed efter at have opnået deres mål.

avoid instant self-gratification; focus on long-term fulfillment.

Undgå øjeblikkelig selvtilfredshed; fokuser på langsigtet tilfredshed.

the company culture discouraged self-gratification and encouraged teamwork.

Virksomhedskulturen frarådede selvtilfredshed og opfordrede til teamwork.

she questioned whether his actions were driven by genuine care or self-gratification.

Hun spurgte sig selv, om hans handlinger var drevet af ægte omsorg eller selvtilfredshed.

he prioritized self-gratification over the well-being of his family.

Han prioriterede selvtilfredshed over sit families velvære.

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