sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

Examples of sense of self in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whereas Samaan is almost pathologically unassertive, Fatimah knows how to work her smile as well as her body, covering stark vulnerability with a flinty sense of self-protection. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Speaking your mind candidly is essential right now—feeling seen and respected is core to your sense of self-worth. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

That, paired with his complete ineptitude when MacKinney tried to coup his ass, has really shattered Colum’s sense of self. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

While my poor choices led to a diminished sense of self-worth — and ultimately to prison — writing replenished a sense of agency over my life. — Paula Grieve, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for sense of self

• bookshelf
• herself
• himself
• hisself
• itself
• meself
• myself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself
• elf