self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: 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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Much of the film deals with Michael’s self-acceptance and his attempts to mend his relationships.
—Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Real trust grows when both partners share from a place of self-acceptance and vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Rumi, who is half-demon, has to face another demon, one of self-acceptance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Real trust grows when both partners share from a place of self-acceptance and vulnerability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Rumi, who is half-demon, has to face another demon, one of self-acceptance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-acceptance
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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