self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce self-perception (audio)
: perception of oneself
especially : self-concept

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But work can produce ambivalence — especially when there’s a mismatch between self-perception and how others perceive one’s role. Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 By comparing Denmark’s presence in Greenland to the brutal regime of the Belgians in Congo, or the British in South Africa, many Danes feel reinforced in their national self-perception as a small yet morally superior nation. Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025 This re-translation of self-perception is crucial for healing. Charles C. Daniels, CNBC, 13 June 2025 Research even suggests that delaying goal failure, rather than giving in immediately when you’re tempted to engage in a behavior that defeats your goals, helps maintain a positive self-perception of self-control. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-perception

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-perception was in 1666

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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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