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self-concept

[ self-kon-sept, self- ]

noun

  1. the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.; self-image.

self-concept

noun

  1. psychol the whole set of attitudes, opinions, and cognitions that a person has of himself

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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-concept1

First recorded in 1890–95; self- ( def ) + concept ( def )

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self-conceitself-confessed

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