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
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In varying ways, the women struggle with perception, self-acceptance and a sense of belonging.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Encouraging Body Positivity Incorporating body-positive practices into daily routines can lead to lasting self-acceptance.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Julianne Moore is speaking out after learning that President Donald Trump's administration has banned her children's book about self-acceptance in Pentagon-run schools worldwide.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
As in most cartoons for the young, there are messages about difference, acceptance, self-acceptance, cooperation and such.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Encouraging Body Positivity Incorporating body-positive practices into daily routines can lead to lasting self-acceptance.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Julianne Moore is speaking out after learning that President Donald Trump's administration has banned her children's book about self-acceptance in Pentagon-run schools worldwide.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
As in most cartoons for the young, there are messages about difference, acceptance, self-acceptance, cooperation and such.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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 1 Mar. 2025.
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