self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—
Linda Arnold
Linda ArnoldExamples of self-acceptance in a Sentence
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Young People’s Literature The titles on this year’s longlist interweave stories of self-acceptance with explorations of broader issues.
—The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
What our research found was that even in situations where the culture might not be that open to errors, individuals who could cultivate more self-acceptance unlocked the door to authentic functioning—the ability to act in alignment with our true selves, flaws and all.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In terms of radical self-acceptance, the fashion influencer had to release the things holding her back, particularly people’s opinions, good or bad.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
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The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
What our research found was that even in situations where the culture might not be that open to errors, individuals who could cultivate more self-acceptance unlocked the door to authentic functioning—the ability to act in alignment with our true selves, flaws and all.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In terms of radical self-acceptance, the fashion influencer had to release the things holding her back, particularly people’s opinions, good or bad.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-acceptance
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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