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

That this label has endured is, in itself, proof of his genius. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The question as to whether an object is moving or stationary in itself is meaningless. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

Six seasons in itself is a pretty good run, and the seventh and eighth seasons have already been announced. — Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 16 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