sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

Examples of sense of self in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trapped between the confines of her workplace and the solitude of her flat share, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2024 On the dark side, the strength behind Leo’s sense of self can lead to arrogance and a need for constant validation. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024 Greater access to the sense of self The new study’s scans highlighted an increase in connections to the anterior hippocampus, responsible for emotional memory, perception and imagination, Nichols said. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 17 July 2024 Common symptoms of depersonalization disorder include feeling like you're detached from your sense of self and living outside of your body. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Health, 3 July 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 19 Aug. 2024.

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