self-improvement

noun

self-im·​prove·​ment ˌself-im-ˈprüv-mənt 

plural self-improvements

: the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions

individuals interested in self-improvement

opportunities for self-improvement

also : an instance or result of such improvement

You don't need to wait to ring in the new year to start making self-improvements, because it's always a good time.

—Nicole Yi

—often used before another noun

self-improvement efforts

a self-improvement blog

Examples of self-improvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025

The program, which focuses on wellness and self-improvement, has taken social media by storm since its launch in 2019. —Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

When employees reach personal self-improvement goals, their confidence improves, which has a positive impact on their productivity and performance. —Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

However, every great leader understands the value of continuous learning and self-improvement. —Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-improvement

• improvement
• movement

Kids Definition

self-improvement

noun

self-im·​prove·​ment

ˌsel-ˌfim-ˈprüv-mənt

: improvement of oneself by one's own actions