Self-congratulation and Self-approval

Self-congratulation noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Self-approval and self-congratulation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-approval" instead a noun phrase "Self-congratulation".

Self-congratulation and self-approval are semantically related. You can use "Self-congratulation" instead a noun phrase "Self-approval".