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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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

No one’s concern was how I could maintain a sense of self in the context of the stakes of a sick child.

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