sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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This underscores how defining yourself through external approval can hinder your ability to foster deeper emotional connections, highlighting the importance of cultivating a strong, independent sense of self to build more authentic and intimate relationships. Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The Cancer Full Moon on the 13th will also shine a light on your sense of self. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 Per the synopsis: Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation, and ensuing small talk that begin to threaten her sense of self. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 His ideal is for people to develop a full sense of self by acknowledging and balancing their traits — including the darker ones. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sense of self 

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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