self-image

noun

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

Examples of self-image in a Sentence

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The portrait of America as an imperial power cuts against its self-image as a righteous cradle of democracy. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Their self-image depends on being productive. Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026 The Epstein revelations shattered that self-image. Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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