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

Like so many actors who grew up in Hollywood, Raven says the industry shaped her own self-image in many ways—positive, negative, and neutral. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

And by engaging with these powerful militaries, the group reinforced its self-image as a major regional player that was uniquely capable of liberating the Muslim world from corrupting American and Israeli influence. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

When social media constantly reminds us there’s another metric to optimize, healthy self-improvement risks fueling self-criticism and anxiety around our bodies, health and self-image. — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026

The settlement also requires limits on features that some experts believe are detrimental to teenagers’ self-esteem and self-image. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 26 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