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

Yet Castiglione’s sprezzatura, though humane, is not in itself charming. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Age is not wisdom in itself, and a long resume can contain stubbornness as easily as perspective. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Until relatively recently, a mention of Twentynine Palms, California, only brought to mind the country’s largest Marine Corps base, a sprawling 1,100-square-mile city in itself. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 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