self-perception

noun
UK: /ˌself.pəˈsep.ʃən/
US: /ˌself.pɚˈsep.ʃən/

  1. The way you think about yourself and your qualities.

    1. Her self-perception is that she is good person.
    2. Teenagers often struggle with self-perception, comparing themselves to others and forming opinions of their own abilities.

  2. An individual's awareness and understanding of their own identity, abilities, and worth.

    1. His self-perception changed a lot after school.
    2. Through therapy, she aimed to improve her self-perception and develop a more positive self-image for a balanced life.

Synonyms

self-image self-concept self-opinion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-perception" in English means: The way you think about yourself and your qualities., An individual's awareness and understanding of their own identity, abilities, and worth..

The phonetic transcription of "self-perception" is /ˌself.pəˈsep.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌself.pɚˈsep.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-perception": self-image, self-concept, self-opinion.

Example usage of "self-perception": "Her self-perception is that she is good person.". More examples on the page.