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

In both his standup and his previous role on Ramy, Way is matter-of-fact about how living with muscular dystrophy shapes his relationships and sense of self. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Patients want to look like themselves, just a bit more harmonious, more refreshed, better aligned with their innermost sense of self. — Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Nakashima, the oldest of the bunch at 25, flexed his experience, tactical know-how and a newfound sense of self-belief against his 19-year-old opponent. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Nick Offerman would be the first to admit that Hollywood success came as a surprise to an Illinois farm boy whose sense of self is defined as much by woodworking as by acting. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for sense of self

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