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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Any sense of achievement is just so deflated. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026 The effort of arrival brings a sense of achievement and the accompanying drum roll imagined when reaching a special place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Whether the group is centered around creativity, fitness, or something else, working through a task or project can also create a sense of achievement that boosts your mood in other ways. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 Having a job can instill a sense of achievement and confidence as teens tackle new challenges and navigate real-world situations. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense of achievement

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“Sense of achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20achievement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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