self-indulgence
noun
self-in·dul·gence ˌself-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 
: excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
self-indulgent
ˌself-in-ˈdəl-jənt
adjective self-indulgently adverb
Word History
First Known Use
1636, in the meaning defined above
self-indulgence
noun
1
as in complacency
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- complacency
- vanity
- vainglory
- selfishness
- smugness
- narcissism
- conceitedness
- pomposity
- egocentricity
- complacence
- egoism
- pompousness
- egomania
- egocentrism
- pridefulness
- egotism
- vainness
- self-satisfaction
- conceit
- ego
- self-admiration
- self-love
- self-absorption
- selfness
- self-centeredness
- self-involvement
- vaingloriousness
- self-conceit
- self-importance
- navel-gazing
- self-preoccupation
- self-sufficiency
- self-respect
- pride
- self-concern
- self-interest
- self-glorification
- self-regard
- self-contentment
- self-partiality
- self-content
- self-esteem
- self-assumption
- self-consequence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- selflessness
- altruism
- unselfishness
- generosity
- magnanimity
- self-forgetfulness
- disinterestedness
- objectivity
- detachment
- self-abandonment
- neutrality
- fairness
- impartiality
- self-sacrifice
- self-flagellation
- self-annihilation
- self-immolation
2
as in gluttony
Synonyms & Similar Words
- gluttony
- greed
- rapacity
- intemperance
- immoderation
- dissipation
- hedonism
- rapaciousness
- sensuality
- ravenousness
- carnality
- voluptuousness
- wantonness
- debauchery
- venery
- sybaritism
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- abstinence
- temperance
- sobriety
- asceticism
3
as in indulgence
Synonyms & Similar Words
- indulgence
- improvidence
- overindulgence
- squandering
- overkill
- generosity
- liberality
- wastefulness
- lavishness
- excess
- splurge
- conspicuous consumption
- immoderacy
- bountifulness
- extravagance
- extravagancy
- prodigality
- profusion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- frugality
- economy
- restraint
- moderation
- penny-pinching
- austerity
- temperance