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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And on a beautiful night in Austin, self-acceptance and perseverance reigned supreme.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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
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Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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
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 12 Jul. 2025.
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