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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The journey to self-acceptance Growing up as the only sons in their Catholic families, Vasquez and Garcia both felt the weight of cultural expectations and religious beliefs. Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 In her 2018 memoir, Tomorrow Will Be Different, McBride recounts her personal struggles and triumphs as a transgender woman, chronicling her journey toward self-acceptance and the fight for trans rights. Nik Popli/dover, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024 The Rare Impact Fund was founded by singer, actress and beauty entrepreneur Selena Gomez in 2020 as part of her commitment to addressing mental health and self-acceptance. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Amidst the reunions between participants, new friendships forged, and priceless knowledge gained was an air of compassion, self-acceptance, and mutual support. Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-acceptance 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Dec. 2024.

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