self-concept

noun

self-con·​cept ˈself-ˈkän-ˌsept 

: the mental image one has of oneself

Examples of self-concept in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026

To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves. — Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

As an online representation of identity, an avatar can be similar to the user’s self-concept, entirely fictitious, or somewhere in between. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-concept

• concept

Kids Definition

self-concept

noun

self-con·​cept

ˈself-ˈkän-ˌsept

: the mental image one has of oneself

Medical Definition

self-concept

noun

self-con·​cept ˈself-ˈkän-ˌsept 

: the mental image one has of oneself