self-concept (**셀**프 컨**셉**트) — the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛlf kənˌsɛpt/
Korean meaning: 자아개념, 자기 자신에 대한 생각이나 인식
Korean pronunciation: **셀**프 컨**셉**트
Example Sentences
- His self-concept is so inflated, he probably thinks this dictionary is about him.
- After failing the test, his self-concept took a serious hit.
- She has such a strong self-concept that criticism just bounces off her like rubber balls.
self-concept
NOUN//ˈsɛlf kənˌsɛpt//
the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.
the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.
Her self-concept grows clearer through each precept she follows!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'self'는 고대 영어에서, 'concept'는 라틴어 'conceptus(받아들인 것)'에서 유래. 자기 자신을 받아들이는 개념이라는 의미로 발전했다.
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📝Examples
“His self-concept is so inflated, he probably thinks this dictionary is about him.”
“After failing the test, his self-concept took a serious hit.”
“She has such a strong self-concept that criticism just bounces off her like rubber balls.”
“Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's self-concept.”
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