self-image

noun

self-im·​age ˈself-ˈi-mij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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So these drives — a need to know and a strong desire never to never find out — are often warring within us, shaping our worldview, our relationships, and our self-image. Sean Illing, Vox, 22 Feb. 2025 According to Recovery Warriors, self-affirming statements help people cultivate self-compassion, reduce anxiety and enhance motivation, ultimately fostering a healthier mindset toward fitness and self-image. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 The Portnoy in the pizza videos often has a preening, fussy, almost effete quality that complicates his butch self-image. Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Her boss’ reaction is to mock Orsolya’s guilt and ridicule her self-image as the Oskar Schindler of their office. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-image

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-image was in 1939

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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-image. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age
ˈsel-ˈfim-ij
: one's ideas about oneself or one's role

Medical Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age -ˈim-ij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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