self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən 

: perception of oneself

especially : self-concept

Examples of self-perception in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The poetics of self-perception, memory, time, surface, depth, flatness, dimension, boundaries. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Aina emphasized the importance of color in influencing moods and self-perception and aims to bring joy to people in a sometimes-frustrating world through the use of the sun and sunflower motifs. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026

Careers often carry more of our identity than realized, shaping daily life and self-perception. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

In her 2017 book, Beauty Sick, Engeln examines the psychological costs women bear in a culture that places enormous value on appearance, and how beauty culture shapes women’s mental health and self-perception. — Jaimie Potters, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-perception

• apperception
• contraception
• interception
• misconception
• misperception
• preconception
• conception
• deception
• exception
• inception
• perception
• reception