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self-care
nounHigh
/ˌselfˈkeə/The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health and well-being, especially to avoid illness or manage stress.
self-censorship
nounLow-to-Mid
/ˌselfˈsensəʃɪp/The act or practice of censoring or limiting one's own words, thoughts, or creative expressions, especially to avoid criticism, controversy, or punishment.
self-certification
nounmedium
/ˌselfˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The act of certifying oneself or one's own status without external verification.
self-command
nounC1
/ˌself kəˈmɑːnd/Control of one's emotions, impulses, or actions, especially in difficult situations.
self-conceit
nounC1/C2
/ˌsɛlf kənˈsiːt/An excessively high opinion of one's own abilities or worth; vanity.
self-concept
nounC1
/ˌself ˈkɒn.sept/The mental image or understanding one has of oneself, including beliefs, perceptions, and evaluations of one's own attributes, abilities, and worth.
self-confidence
nounB2
/ˌself ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/A realistic trust in one's own abilities, judgment, and power; a feeling of certainty in oneself.
self-congratulation
nounC1
/ˌself kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/The act of praising oneself for one's own achievements or qualities.
self-consecration
nounLow / Rare
/ˌsɛlf ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃ(ə)n/The solemn dedication or devotion of oneself to a sacred purpose, cause, or ideal.
self-consequence
nounVery Low
/ˌself ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/An exaggerated sense of one's own importance or dignity.
self-consistent
nounLow
/ˌself kənˈsɪs.tənt/Having all parts or elements logically harmonious and free from contradiction.
self-containment
nounC1
/ˌself kənˈteɪnmənt/The quality or state of being self-contained; independence and complete sufficiency without needing external support or company.
self-contemplation
nounlow
/ˌsɛlf.kɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/The act or process of thinking deeply about one's own thoughts, feelings, and character; introspection.
self-content
adjectivenounLow
/ˌself kənˈtɛnt/A state of being satisfied with oneself and one's circumstances, without needing external validation or approval.
self-contradiction
nounC1
/ˌself kɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/A logical statement, argument, or situation that contains two or more parts that directly oppose or deny each other, making the whole inconsistent or illogical.
self-control
nounC1
/ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/The ability to control one's own emotions, desires, or actions, especially in difficult situations.
self-coup
nounLow frequency
/ˌself ˈkuː/An action in which a democratically elected leader seizes absolute power or unlawfully dissolves the legislative and judicial branches of government to extend their own rule.
self-criticism
nounC1-C2
/ˌself ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/The action or practice of evaluating and finding fault with one's own actions, thoughts, or character.
self-dealing
nounC1/C2
/ˌself ˈdiːlɪŋ/The unethical or illegal practice of a fiduciary (e.g., a trustee, director, or corporate officer) using their position to benefit themselves at the expense of the organization or party they are supposed to be serving.
self-deception
nounC1
/ˌself dɪˈsep.ʃən/The act or process of deceiving oneself; the condition of believing something to be true about oneself that is actually false or unfounded.

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