in itself

phrase

: in its own nature : intrinsically

was not in itself bad

Examples of in itself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that sense, the technologies may be less of a solution in itself and more of an amplifier of the existing conditions. — Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Watching that sequence in a movie theatre was a drama in itself. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Lume That said, fitting a toilet room inside one's smallest, most affordable floor plan is a win in itself, particularly for buyers looking to stray from organized campgrounds with central bathrooms. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Inserra also paid Schlenhardt a compliment that was gasp-inducing in itself. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in itself

• ourself
• bookshelf
• herself
• himself
• hisself
• meself
• myself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself
• elf