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

Earlier Thursday, the court heard from two sisters in a statement read by the oldest, who said her bright future was derailed thanks to O'Connor, along with her identity and sense of self. —Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Fraser has led Citi’s comeback with a remarkable sense of self-assuredness, even through the rough patches (job cuts, divestitures, and big hires who’ve come under fire). —Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 May 2026

Research in gerontology, rehabilitation and occupational psychology increasingly shows that work may also reinforce your sense of self, while providing structure, social interaction, routine and meaning, especially in later adulthood. —Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026

Obsession shows how Bear’s selfish wish removes Nikki’s agency and backfires horribly, destroying his life and eroding Nikki’s sense of self. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Rhymes for sense of self

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