self-image

noun

self-im·​age ˈself-ˈi-mij 

: one's conception of oneself or of one's role

Examples of self-image in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Over the years, Tallulah has continued to be candid about her self-image, including her decision to have her fillers dissolved. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Herminia Ibarra’s work on reinvention shows that people rarely think their way into a new self-image. — Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Updating one’s self-image requires conscious effort; left unattended, the mind defaults to its familiar version. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-image

• image
• scrimmage

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 

: one's conception of oneself or of one's role