sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Set during the pandemic, with characters wearing facemasks and doing their best to social distance, the film has a peculiar, alienating feel that underscores each of the men’s eroding sense of self. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025 As an allegory for displacement, for the lost sense of self that exile brings, as well as its eventual rediscovery, Yunan creeps up on you. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025 This month signifies a major period of changes and new commitments for your relationships, but your Virgo horoscope for March 2025 also catalyzes some pivotal personal growth arcs that’ll revamp your sense of self over the next two years. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025 Everything from your sense of self to your communication style is being tested. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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