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.—
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Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Joel starts Bridget Everett’s Sam on the road to self-acceptance and in doing so, also comes into his own as a gay man in rural America.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Joel starts Bridget Everett’s Sam on the road to self-acceptance and in doing so, also comes into his own as a gay man in rural America.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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
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 4 Oct. 2025.
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