delayed gratification
noun phrasePostponing an immediate pleasure or reward in order to obtain a more valued benefit later.
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nounDissatisfaction with one's situation or circumstances.
Dissatisfaction with circumstances
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gratification
nounPleasure or satisfaction from fulfilling a desire.
indulgence
nounGiving in to a desire or allowing oneself a pleasure.
overindulgence
nounExcessive satisfaction of a desire or appetite.
triumph
verbTo achieve a significant success or prevail over a difficulty or opponent.
Achieve a victory
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utility
nounUsefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Practical usefulness
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