self-evident
adjective
self-ev·i·dent
ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt 
-ˌdent
: evident without proof or reasoning
self-evidently
adverb
Examples of self-evident in a Sentence
the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination
Recent Examples on the Web
What was never beaten out of her was an innate sense of liberty—the knowledge, self-evident to her, that God intended for her to be liberated from bondage, spiritually as well as literally.
—
Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
And the basic appeal is self-evident: an enviable selection of premium cigars, and the premium spirits to match, in comfortably luxe settings that range from Victorian dens to upscale man caves.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Some of the consequences of this increasingly autocratic system are self-evident.
—Maksim Samorukov, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2024
From the fact that no friend or associate seems to be willing to come on-camera and offer words in his defense, that seems to be self-evident.
—Ester Bloom, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
On paper, the equation is self-evident: Where investment goes, talent soon follows.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 May 2024
When scenes that happen years apart are juxtaposed, the meaning is self-evident.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
For many Ecuadorians, the ambassador’s indictment was self-evident, though somewhat unwelcome coming from a gringo.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Mary’s reasons for granting George opportunities that normally would have gone to his older brother are self-evident.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
And the basic appeal is self-evident: an enviable selection of premium cigars, and the premium spirits to match, in comfortably luxe settings that range from Victorian dens to upscale man caves.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Some of the consequences of this increasingly autocratic system are self-evident.
—Maksim Samorukov, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2024
From the fact that no friend or associate seems to be willing to come on-camera and offer words in his defense, that seems to be self-evident.
—Ester Bloom, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
On paper, the equation is self-evident: Where investment goes, talent soon follows.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 May 2024
When scenes that happen years apart are juxtaposed, the meaning is self-evident.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
For many Ecuadorians, the ambassador’s indictment was self-evident, though somewhat unwelcome coming from a gringo.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024
Mary’s reasons for granting George opportunities that normally would have gone to his older brother are self-evident.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'self-evident.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near self-evident
Cite this Entry
“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-evident. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share