Self-view
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 One's conceptualization of oneself; sense of identity; self-image. countable, uncountable
"Modesty, then denotes a moderate self-view—seeing oneself as intermediate, rather than as very positive or very negative, on key personal attributes such as personality traits, abilities and skills, physical appearance, and social behavior. A moderate self-view may be entertained privately or expressed publicly."
- 2 Carefulness or regard for one's own interests. countable, dated, uncountable
"But mark the punishment which did ensue Upon those ill-misleading villanies; They blinded were themselves with their self view, and fell into their own-made miseries;"
Example
More examples"Modesty, then denotes a moderate self-view—seeing oneself as intermediate, rather than as very positive or very negative, on key personal attributes such as personality traits, abilities and skills, physical appearance, and social behavior. A moderate self-view may be entertained privately or expressed publicly."
Etymology
From self- + view.
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