self-acceptance

noun

self-ac·​cep·​tance ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s How to pronounce self-acceptance (audio)
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—Linda Arnold

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The model previously opened up about self-acceptance ahead of her 61st birthday in April. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Ben Silverstone gives a moving performance as teenage Steven, who spends the film fighting bullies and breakups on the path to self-acceptance. — Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026 How Maja Chwalińska found her way to the French Open semifinals on a journey of self-acceptance. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026 When interviewing hundreds of women for her book, Tetenbaum found that many actually did report higher levels of self-acceptance and confidence post menopause. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-acceptance

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-acceptance was in 1885

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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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