self-image

noun

self-im·​age ˈself-ˈi-mij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
Synonyms of self-imagenext
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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That’s where the FIFA Fan Festival entrance will be through a 65-foot heart structure, which at once signals a welcoming message to visitors from 125 countries registered to attend and harkens to the city’s self-image as the Heart of America. Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 The woman said that the treatment also took a toll on her self-image. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 But these visual depictions of faith, and of the young protagonist’s inflated self-image, are also strengthened by Clichy’s judicious use of sound. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2026 Grant said this year’s theme was self-image. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-image

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-image was in 1939

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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-image. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age
ˈsel-ˈfim-ij
: one's ideas about oneself or one's role

Medical Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age -ˈim-ij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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