sense of self
noun
a person's awareness of being an individual distinct from others.
senses of self
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pluralof sense of self.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sorry Can’t Say Sorry: In my opinion: Because some people’s senses of self are too fragile to risk any admission of fault, frailty or vulnerability.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2022
On the site, trans people shared their lives, their feelings, their senses of self, their struggles, and their values.
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2018
We can't be standing there in a line, patiently subjugating our senses of self, if some people just don't bother.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 23, 2011
