self-gratification

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

Translation

n. Het feit om jezelf te plezieren; het genot dat voortkomt uit het bevredigen van iemands verlangens.; Overmatige overgave aan plezier of luxe.; Egoïstische achtervolging van plezier.
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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.

Hij vond zelfvoldoening in het voltooien van de uitdagende puzzel.

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

Overmatige zelfvoldoening kan leiden tot een gevoel van leegte.

the artist sought self-gratification through his creative work.

De kunstenaar zocht zelfvoldoening door middel van zijn creatieve werk.

she derived self-gratification from helping others in need.

Ze haalde zelfvoldoening uit het helpen van anderen in nood.

his primary motivation was self-gratification and recognition.

Zijn belangrijkste motivatie was zelfvoldoening en erkenning.

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

De achtervolging van zelfvoldoening mag ethische overwegingen niet overschaduwen.

they experienced self-gratification after achieving their goal.

Ze ervoeren zelfvoldoening nadat ze hun doel hadden bereikt.

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

Vermijd onmiddellijke zelfvoldoening; focus op langetermijntevredenheid.

the company culture discouraged self-gratification and encouraged teamwork.

De bedrijfscultuur ontmoedigde zelfvoldoening en moedigde teamwork aan.

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

Ze vroeg zich af of zijn daden werden gedreven door oprechte zorg of zelfvoldoening.

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

Hij gaf prioriteit aan zelfvoldoening boven het welzijn van zijn gezin.

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