self-perception

noun

self-per·cep·tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən

Synonyms of self-perception next

: perception of oneself

especially : self-concept

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But its most beloved contribution was perhaps always the podcast, which saw Lammer, Linsky, and Ratliff dive into the nitty-gritty of their guests’ interiority: process, purpose, self-perception. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2024 The strain of masking for long periods can be exhausting, harming not only someone’s physical well-being but also their self-perception. —

Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024 How did being online at such a young age affect your self-perception? —

Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024 In Latest Survey With Race Nearly Tied Chávez-Moreno explains how teacher biases and expectations contribute to the racialization process, shaping Latinx students’ academic outcomes and self-perception. —

Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-perception

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-perception was in 1666

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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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