sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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True narcissistic personality disorder is marked by, among other traits, an abnormally high sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 An energetic rise-and-shine could spur you to make your bed, for instance, and the resulting sense of self-efficacy may reinforce your will to take a jog, setting the stage for a healthy breakfast. Matt Fuchs, Time, 8 Dec. 2025 This short, taut novel takes place at The Center, a rehabilitation facility for those affected by an illness that erases their memories and sense of self. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 This vicious pattern has robbed me of any sense of self-esteem or confidence I've been trained to pretend to have. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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