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

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sense of self

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

We are sucked into our own ideological comfort zones and when we stray outside it's a shock to the system, and often our sense of self.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 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

Thompson: Not having your sense of self or identity entangled in this other self that belongs to the public seems like such a healthy thing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

The only outcome from the teasing was my seriously damaged sense of self, and if I'm going to be truthful, not even tweezers helped repair it.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi