Synonyms for

Self

Verb / self / Another word for self — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Self refers to an individual's own person, character, or identity.

Synonyms & similar words

ego oneself ego identity personality individuality character essence nature being soul mind consciousness awareness selfhood selfness core

Synonyms by register

Formal

individual person ego identity

Informal

me myself I one

Literary

soul essence spirit

Antonyms

other stranger outsider foreigner alien unfamiliar

Common collocations

  • self-control
  • self-esteem
  • self-confidence
  • self-awareness
  • self-reliance
  • self-respect
  • self-interest
  • self-preservation

Word family

noun self
adjective selfish
adverb selfishly

Usage note

The word 'self' is often used in compound words to denote a reflexive action or characteristic. It can also refer to one's own person or identity.

Example sentences

  1. The girl looked at herself in the mirror.
  2. He always puts himself first.
  3. She is proud of herself for finishing the project.
  4. Sometimes it's important to take care of yourself.
  5. He doesn't trust anyone but himself.

Quotes

  • The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself. - Mark Twain
  • Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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