sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Kids gain a sense of self-worth by volunteering in the community. Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026 That awareness supports a stronger sense of self-worth. Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026 That Pound was shocked when Amprim declined both requests gives a clear idea of the poet’s stunning naïveté and overwhelming sense of self-importance. Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026 And actually giving can also be a sense of self-pleasure as well. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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