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

When a new wig arrives at her doorstep, a sentient Hair Painting in her home comes alive, forcing her to confront beauty standards that have shaped her sense of self. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Her notions of justice and the law — indeed, of her very sense of self — are then upended when she herself is assaulted by Julian (Daniel Ings), her colleague and boyfriend who comes from a relatively privileged background. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Tayara poured his unabashed sense of self into AORA, creating an effortless extension of his passions, blending high-octane colors and finishes with sustainable—yet oh so chic—packaging and mindful ingredient sourcing. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Parton approached her pop and mainstream ambitions with a keen sense of self-aware intentionality. — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for sense of self

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