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 But his renewed sense of self brought on by overcoming more than a few hiccups within the industry is being brought to bear through his clothes. Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024 Cancer June 21 – July 22 Letting go of grudges can elevate your sense of self. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024 Martha sets off a reaction that reaches back into the foundations of Donny’s sense of self, angrily knotted with the blame and shame that assaults often conjure, and his confused and anarchic sexuality in the wake of a traumatic event. Raven Smith, Vogue, 3 May 2024 Right now, your son has tied his sense of self to this experience. Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 His sense of self is defined by external manifestations that are themselves derivative. David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024 Well-documented for being a little rough around the edges and defensive to those trying in vain to figure him out, Jinks is rather upbeat in conversation these days — with a sense of self not felt in decades. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024 Making the change at 16, rather than 18, meant the opportunity to earn a high school diploma that aligned with his sense of self. Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024 Learn to balance your sense of self with your sense of humanity this month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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