self-perception

noun

self-per·​cep·​tion ˌself-pər-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce self-perception (audio)
Synonyms of self-perceptionnext
: perception of oneself
especially : self-concept

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Over time, that subtly shifts self-perception. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 Most high-performing executives discover that their self-perception overlaps with how others see them by roughly 80%. — John Rex, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Family relationships change, social connections weaken and self-perception shifts. — Anthony F. Varchetto, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 Moreover, the effects of this scrutity bled into my personal life, significantly affecting my self-esteem and self-perception throughout my young adulthood. — Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-perception

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-perception was in 1666

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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-perception. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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