sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

Examples of sense of self in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Learn to balance your sense of self with your sense of humanity this month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2024 Susan Stryker The act of making these images was in itself a way of forming both a sense of self, and connecting with a broader community. Suyin Haynes, CNN, 26 June 2024 Your sense of self can come from yourself, not someone’s opinion of you. Katie Camero, SELF, 25 June 2024 These expectations can have a long-standing impact on their sense of self too. Pragya Agarwal, Scientific American, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sense of self 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sense of self.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Dictionary Entries Near sense of self

Cite this Entry

“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!