self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce self-perception (audio)
: perception of oneself
especially : self-concept

Examples of self-perception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Painstakingly researched and constructed, the film is a visceral portrait of the discontents of twentieth-century American masculinity, fame and self-perception. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024 Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight Capability clouds our self-perception and can keep us from our source of greatest fulfillment: utilizing our natural personality strengths. Dale Wilsher, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Some people who develop a buffalo hump can also sometimes experience changes in their self-perception, body image, and emotional well-being. Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Aug. 2024 Broadly, effects can be categorized as affecting self-perception, vision, and other senses. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-perception 

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Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-perception was in 1666

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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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