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self-acceptance

American  
[self-ak-sep-tuhns, -ik-] / ˌsɛlf ækˈsɛp təns, -ɪk- /

noun

  1. the act or state of accepting oneself, with all one's strengths and weaknesses.


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"I was particularly shocked by the recommendations for combating obesity, which did not mention the effect of MMS on adipose tissue but only affirmed self-acceptance combined with stigmatization of obesity," she says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

In public settings, with friends and colleagues, she spoke easily about self-acceptance and loving yourself as you are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Maddie Close, who plays Jane Bennet in the upcoming series, says Mary's coming-of-age story and journey to self-acceptance is more relevant than ever.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

In the infectious indie rock anthem “Vitamina D,” Caloncho finds joy and gratitude through self-acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

The perception of ourselves within the infinite thought, the realization of ourselves in God, self-acceptance in him, the harmony of our will with his—in a word, religion—here alone is firm ground.

From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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