self-acceptance

noun

self-ac·​cep·​tance ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s How to pronounce self-acceptance (audio)
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.Linda Arnold

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Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 June 2025 Edna helped Scott clear a path to biscuits and self-acceptance. John Birdsall june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025 People who identify as transgender may also need mental health help just to determine what their identity is, to come to terms with it and to find self-acceptance. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 Belonging begins with self-acceptance and grows through authentic contribution. Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-acceptance

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-acceptance was in 1885

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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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