self-perception
noun
self-per·cep·tion
ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən 
: perception of oneself
especially
: self-concept
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Not only that, but the vast majority have also been subjected to the misguided self-perceptions of a tiny minority.
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Azhar Fateh, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Share [Findings] Witnessing cringeworthy moments improves the observer’s self-perception.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
During his conversation with the British outlet, Malek reflected on his conflicting self-perception of race growing up in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, with his immigrant parents.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Get curious about how the other person perceives you and whether that aligns with your self-perception.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Azhar Fateh, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Share [Findings] Witnessing cringeworthy moments improves the observer’s self-perception.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
During his conversation with the British outlet, Malek reflected on his conflicting self-perception of race growing up in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, with his immigrant parents.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Get curious about how the other person perceives you and whether that aligns with your self-perception.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-perception
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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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