sense of achievement

noun phrase

: a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile
Repairing the car by himself gave him a real sense of achievement.

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The sense of achievement from doing well at work can feel validating. Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Most CEOs desire recognition, respect and a sense of achievement. Dr. John Blakey, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Admittedly, every previous visit to the pediatrician’s office had begun with the same sense of achievement—only to be deflated by troubling percentiles. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 Unlike some career paths that can lead to significant debt, mastering a skilled trade brings a sense of achievement and fulfillment that is truly inspiring and motivating. Brynn Cooksey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Regardless of the job, the experience will teach them about the world of work and provide a sense of achievement and independence. Hillary Stalker, The Tennessean, 19 May 2024 Taking up classes, workshops or online courses can stimulate the mind and provide a sense of achievement. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Creating a culture that encourages cross-functional collaboration boosts middle managers’ effectiveness, job satisfaction and overall sense of achievement. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Moss is, of course, mocking her own sense of achievement, drawing it coquettishly around her while her terror flaps in full view underneath. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024

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“Sense of achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20achievement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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