self-evident

adjective

self-ev·​i·​dent ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt 

-ˌdent

: evident without proof or reasoning

self-evidently adverb

Synonyms

• obvious
• axiomatic
• evident
• apparent
• unmistakable

Examples of self-evident in a Sentence

the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination

Recent Examples on the Web

As with many psychological concepts, the importance of mattering sounds self-evident, which Flett suspects is why it’s been neglected as a field of study. —Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025

As naive as that may sound in a world where so many self-evident rights and wrongs are being routinely, dishonestly evaluated and reevaluated, the series elevates simple truths in ways that are downright inspirational. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025

And should never forfeit the right to make moral decisions when the form of a government becomes destructive to self-evident truths. —James Folta, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025

That is self-evident from this move to Roma happening in the same month the German has lost Joao Pedro from his forward options for the new season, with the Brazilian’s sale to Chelsea. —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-evident

• evident

Kids Definition

self-evident

adjective

self-ev·​i·​dent

ˈsel-ˈfev-əd-ənt,

-ə-ˌdent

: having no need of proof

self-evident truths