self-image

noun

self-im·​age ˈself-ˈi-mij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
Synonyms of self-imagenext
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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Big Tech has the capital and the ambition to pursue nuclear, including next generation reactor designs which match very well the sector’s self-image of innovative strength at the leading edge of technological change. Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 This approach appeals to Trump’s self-image as a dealmaker and to his tendency to think about political power in terms of individual news cycles. Yuval Levin, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026 Hobert’s profuse confidence is somewhat unlikely for a 20-something who spent her teen years grappling with a major threat to her self-image. Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026 Competitive pressure pushes them towards building ever more powerful AI systems—and towards a self-image in which their work and their organizations are inherently beneficial. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-image

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-image was in 1939

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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-image. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age
ˈsel-ˈfim-ij
: one's ideas about oneself or one's role

Medical Definition

self-image

noun
self-im·​age -ˈim-ij How to pronounce self-image (audio)
: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

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