self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce self-perception (audio)
: perception of oneself
especially : self-concept

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More than just a quirky recap of listening habits, Wrapped offers surprising insights into identity patterns, culture, and the growing role of technology in shaping self-perception. Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Remember to consider not only your self-perception, but also the perception of your coworkers, customers and your boss. Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Be prepared for stories that get raw, too, like Dawn Richard on how eating well impacts body image, Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering on solo meals as a yardstick for self-perception, and PUP’s Steve Sladkowski on mourning his grandmother over pierogies in Poland. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Nov. 2024 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 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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