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

"When we hug, the combination of tactile and thermal signals increases our sense of body ownership, so we are more connected to our embodied sense of self," says Dr. Crucianelli.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 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 sense of self providing sameness and continuity over time.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson