sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Your sense of self may feel unclear as emotional needs crop up. Usa Today, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 One of the things that outsized success can do is to create a sense of paralysis and a sense of self-importance, and he’s never fallen preyed to that. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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