self-improvement

noun

self-im·​prove·​ment ˌself-im-ˈprüv-mənt How to pronounce self-improvement (audio)
plural self-improvements
: the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions
individuals interested in self-improvement
opportunities for self-improvement
also : an instance or result of such improvement
You don't need to wait to ring in the new year to start making self-improvements, because it's always a good time. Nicole Yi
often used before another noun
self-improvement efforts
a self-improvement blog

Examples of self-improvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By focusing on learning, managers can tap into employees’ natural desire for advancement and self-improvement. Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Pay attention to health, self-improvement and feeling comfortable with your surroundings. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024 Getty Images Allie Volpe is a senior reporter at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement. Allie Volpe, Vox, 25 Sep. 2024 To nurture a growth mindset, focus on learning and self-improvement. Doaa K. Darwish, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-improvement 

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Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-improvement was in 1654

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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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self-improvement

noun
self-im·​prove·​ment
ˌsel-ˌfim-ˈprüv-mənt
: improvement of oneself by one's own actions
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