self-appraisal

noun

self-ap·​prais·​al ˌself-ə-ˈprā-zəl 

plural self-appraisals

: an act or instance of evaluating one's own worth, significance, or status : appraisal of oneself

a positive self-appraisal

the process of self-appraisal

an employee self-appraisal form

Examples of self-appraisal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement Jones uses his antihero’s blunt self-appraisals to avoid the pretentiousness endemic to stories about artists. — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026

In some cases, employees benefit - especially where AI supports self-appraisals or helps managers assess contributions more objectively. — Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

Overconfidence can impact not only generous self-appraisal but also financial regulation and accountancy misstatements. — Nuala Walsh, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

For example, materialism is associated with negative self-appraisal including self-doubt, as well as risky health behaviors such as smoking and drinking alcohol. — Talia Varley, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-appraisal

• intranasal
• reappraisal
• appraisal
• hazel
• nasal
• phrasal