sense of self

American  

noun

senses of self plural

1. a person's awareness of being an individual distinct from others.

2. an idea or conception of one's own identity and value.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• senses of self
  plural

Example Sentences

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sense of self

An ally concedes: "He has that strong sense of self – but it does waver sometimes."

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

But mostly, it makes me wonder if what makes a boy’s mother a Boy Mom is a sense of self that requires the consistent validation of being needed.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026

No one should ever be above skepticism no matter how sanctified and righteous they may seem — that’s why the New York Times investigation crashed into the Chicano collective sense of self like a meteor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026

"The findings may provide new insights into psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, where the sense of self is disturbed."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 14, 2026

What Volpe’s students gain from him is a passion and sense of self unrelated to anything having to do with money, power, or status.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove