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self
adjectivenounpronoun+1Very High
/sɛlf/A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.
self-abandonment
nounLow
/ˌsɛlf əˈbændənmənt/The act of giving up control over oneself, especially to emotions or impulses, without restraint or inhibition.
self-abasement
nounC2
/ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/The act of deliberately lowering or degrading oneself, often by apologising excessively, admitting inferiority, or acting in a servile manner.
self-abnegation
nounC2
/ˌselfˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/The denial or rejection of one's own desires, needs, or interests.
self-absorption
nounC1
/ˌself əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/Excessive preoccupation with one's own thoughts, feelings, or situation, to the exclusion of others.
self-abuse
nounLow
/ˌself əˈbjuːs/The act of harming oneself physically or psychologically, often through excessive self-criticism or destructive behavior.
self-actualization
nounMedium
/ˌself æk.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The psychological process of realising one's full potential, talents, and creativity; the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
self-actualize
verb-intransitiveLow
/ˌself ˈæk.tʃu.ə.laɪz/To realize or fulfill one's talents, potential, and capabilities, especially as a psychological process of personal growth and development.
self-adjustment
nounmedium
/ˌsɛlf əˈdʒʌstmənt/The process of making changes to oneself to adapt to new conditions or improve functionality autonomously.
self-advancement
nounC1/C2
/ˌself ədˈvɑːnsmənt/The process of improving one's own position, status, skills, or knowledge through one's own efforts.
self-advocacy
nounMedium-Low
/ˌself ˈæd.və.kə.si/The action of representing oneself, one's needs, and one's interests, especially in a formal or official context.
self-aggrandizement
nounC2 / Low Frequency
/ˌself əˈɡræn.dɪz.mənt/The act of making oneself seem more important, powerful, or successful than one really is.
self-analysis
nounmedium
/ˌself əˈnæləsɪs/The process of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
self-annihilation
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˌself əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/The act of destroying oneself completely, either physically, psychologically, or spiritually.
self-antigen
nounC2
/ˌself ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/A substance produced by an organism's own body that can trigger an immune response.
self-assertion
nounC1
/ˌself əˈsɜːʃ(ə)n/The act of confidently expressing one's own needs, opinions, or identity, especially when facing opposition or pressure to conform.
self-assessment
nounB2
/ˌself əˈsesmənt/The process of judging or evaluating one's own abilities, performance, or characteristics.
self-assurance
nounB2
/ˌself əˈʃʊərəns/Confidence in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment.
self-bias
nounLow / Technical
/ˌself ˈbaɪ.əs/A bias, prejudice, or preference in favour of oneself or one's own group, interests, or perspectives.
self-binder
nounVery Low
/ˌselfˈbaɪn.dər/A person or, more commonly historically, a machine that automatically ties harvested grain into bundles.

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