self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce self-perception (audio)
Synonyms of self-perceptionnext
: perception of oneself
especially : self-concept

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Careers often carry more of our identity than realized, shaping daily life and self-perception. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 In her 2017 book, Beauty Sick, Engeln examines the psychological costs women bear in a culture that places enormous value on appearance, and how beauty culture shapes women’s mental health and self-perception. — Jaimie Potters, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Moreover, the effects of this scrutity bled into my personal life, significantly affecting my self-esteem and self-perception throughout my young adulthood. — Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 An aftermath riddled with guilt and shame after Percy loses the love of her life, both stories on page and screen demonstrate how a single decision can reverberate across more than a decade, affecting someone’s self-perception and relationships. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-perception

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-perception was in 1666

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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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