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self-conceptthe 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/

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.
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Her self-concept grows clearer through each precept she follows!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɛlf kənˌsɛpt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɛlf kənˌsɛpt/

🌳Etymology

Rootself
Suffix-concept

🎵Rhyme

conceptprecept
concept
precept

🔗Collocations

positive self-concept
develop self-concept
negative self-concept
healthy self-concept
self-concept formation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

self-imageself-perceptionself-awarenessidentity

Antonyms

self-doubtself-hatred

Related

self-esteemconfidencepersonalitypsychologyidentity

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