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 study also found that the primary motives driving the most committed women's sports fans were the physical skill of the athletes and the sense of achievement from watching their team compete at a high level. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 1 June 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 These tasks can encourage mindfulness or permit the mind to wander, all while producing a concrete sense of achievement in accomplishing the basic tasks of daily life. — ABC News, 19 May 2026 Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement. — Big Think, 29 Apr. 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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