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- Dictionaryself/sɛlf/
noun
- 1. a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action: "our alienation from our true selves"
adjective
- 1. (of a trimming or cover) of the same material and colour as the rest of the item: "a button-through style with self belt"
verb
- 1. self-pollinate; self-fertilize: "a variety that selfs itself loses lots of vigour in the progeny"
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The psychology of self is the study of either the cognitive and affective representation of one's identity or the subject of experience. The earliest formulation of the self in modern psychology forms the distinction between two elements I and me. The self as I, is the subjective knower.
the set of someone's characteristics, such as personality and ability, that are not physical and make that person different from other people: The hero of the movie finally finds his true self (= discovers what his true personality and feelings are).
a (1) : an individual's typical character or behavior. her true self was revealed. (2) : an individual's temporary behavior or character. his better self. b. : a person in prime condition. feel like my old self today.
1. the distinct individuality or identity of a person or thing. 2. a person's usual or typical bodily make-up or personal characteristics: she looked her old self again. 3. good self good selves rare a polite way of referring to or addressing a person (or persons), used following your, his, her, or their.
Self definition: a person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality. See examples of SELF used in a sentence.
the set of someone's characteristics, such as personality and ability, that are not physical and make that person different from other people: The hero of the movie finally finds his true self (= discovers what his true personality and feelings are).
1. countable noun [usually adjective NOUN] Your self is your basic personality or nature, especially considered in terms of what you are really like as a person. You're looking more like your usual self. She was back to her old self again. Synonyms: personality, character, temperament, identity More Synonyms of self.
Definition of self noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Your self is your sense of who you are, deep down — your identity. When you let someone else know you well, you reveal your true self to them. If the subject of your thoughts is you, you're thinking about your self — or, alternately, yourself.
Self Definition. The total, essential, or particular being of a person; the individual. The identity, character, or essential qualities of any person or thing. One's own person as distinct from all others. One's own welfare, interest, or advantage; selfishness. Obsessed with self.
