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self-pride
nounLow
/ˌself ˈpraɪd/Pride in oneself; a feeling of satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities.
self-promotion
nounB2
/ˌself prəˈməʊʃ(ə)n/The act of publicizing or drawing attention to one's own achievements, abilities, or qualities, typically for personal or professional advancement.
self-propulsion
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, technical/specialized)
/ˌself prəˈpʌl.ʃən/The capability of a vehicle or object to move independently, using its own built-in source of power, without external pulling or pushing.
self-protection
nounB2
/ˌself prəˈtek.ʃən/The act of defending oneself from harm, danger, or threat.
self-publish
verb-ambitransitiveIntermediate
/ˌself ˈpʌblɪʃ/To publish one's own work without using a traditional publishing company.
self-punishment
nounC1
/ˌself ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/The act of punishing oneself, often for perceived failures, guilt, or mistakes.
self-purification
nounLow (C1/C2)
/ˌself pjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/The act or process of making oneself pure, morally, spiritually, or physically, through one's own efforts.
self-questioning
adjectivenounmoderate
/ˌself ˈkwes.tʃən.ɪŋ/The act of critically examining one's own thoughts, beliefs, or actions.
self-realization
nounC1
/ˌself ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/The fulfillment of one's own potential, talents, and personality.
self-reference
nounLow
/ˌself ˈref.ər.əns/The act or instance of referring to oneself or itself.
self-regard
nounC2
/ˌself rɪˈɡɑːd/Consideration for oneself; regard for one's own interests, well-being, or dignity.
self-regulate
verb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˌself ˈreɡ.jʊ.leɪt/To control or direct one's own behavior, emotions, or thoughts according to certain principles or standards.
self-regulating organization
nounC1/C2
/ˌself ˈreɡ.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/A professional or industry group that establishes and enforces its own rules and standards for its members, without direct government control.
self-regulation
nounMedium
/ˌself.reg.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/The ability to control or manage one's own behavior, emotions, or thoughts without external intervention.
self-reliance
nounC1
/ˌself rɪˈlaɪəns/The ability or characteristic of relying on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.
self-renunciation
nounC2
/ˌself rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/The act or practice of rejecting or sacrificing one's own desires, interests, or will, often for moral, religious, or spiritual reasons.
self-replicate
verbC1/C2
/ˌself ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/(of a biological entity or artificial system) To reproduce or make an exact copy of itself without external direction.
self-reproach
nounC1
/ˌself rɪˈprəʊtʃ/blame directed at oneself for a perceived fault or mistake
self-respect
nounB2
/ˌself rɪˈspekt/a feeling of pride and confidence in oneself, valuing one's own worth and dignity.
self-restraint
nounC1
/ˌself rɪˈstreɪnt/The ability to control one's own impulses, emotions, or desires; not acting on momentary urges.

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