sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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This independence is vital for maintaining a sense of self. Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026 Allowing people to keep doing some tasks on their own, like brushing their teeth, is critical for keeping their sense of self in the world. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026 Beyond the physical health risks, doctors and lawyers warn the societal shame around menstruation has a corrosive impact on women’s mental wellbeing and sense of self. Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 While self-love isn’t something that happens overnight, intentional practices like these can help build that sense of self over time. Oc Register, 10 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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