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Self-acceptance is acceptance of self. Self-acceptance can be defined as: the awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, the realistic (yet subjective)
Self-acceptance
Person's assent to the reality of a situation
The term acceptance is a noun with various meanings. Self-acceptance is described as the state of being satisfied with one's current self, or the ongoing
Acceptance
Extending compassion to one's self in instances of suffering or failure
Jordan's concept of self-empathy, which implies acceptance, care and empathy towards the self. Self-compassion is different from self-pity, a state of mind
Self-compassion
Positive effect from the perceived value of a person
attitude of superiority over others; inordinate self-esteem. Cooper, Terry D. (2003). Sin, Pride & Self-Acceptance: The Problem of Identity in Theology & Psychology
Pride
1994 self-help book by Nathaniel Branden
the self-esteem of an individual. Branden's six pillars are: The Practice of Living Consciously The Practice of Self-Acceptance The Practice of Self-Responsibility
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
The_Six_Pillars_of_Self-Esteem
Complete loss of subjective self-identity
and Deconstructions, Rowman & Littlefield Phipps, Carter (2001), "Self-Acceptance or Ego Death?", What is Enlightenment?, 17: 36–41 Plotkin, Bill (2010)
Ego_death
Human emotional need
The healthier alternative to self-esteem according to him is unconditional self-acceptance and unconditional other-acceptance. Rational Emotive Behavior
Self-esteem
American actress (born 1971)
a New York Times Best Seller, where she focused on resilience and self-acceptance. Applegate was born on November 25, 1971, in Hollywood, Los Angeles
Christina_Applegate
Japanese fashion model (born 1984)
fashion model. She is the author of I Love Being Me, a book about self acceptance. Michibata was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, to a Japanese mother
Jessica_Michibata
Concept in philosophy and psychology
generation Self-acceptance Self-actualization Self-image Self-awareness Self-compassion Self-concept Storge (familial love) True self and false self "self-love"
Self-love
2026 Indian film by Ravi Udyawar
rated it 2/5 stars and said that "And, for a film preaching about self-acceptance, Do Deewane Seher Mein can't even use expletives, with terms like boobs
Do_Deewane_Seher_Mein
2024 Indian Malayalam-language film
the focus shifts from achieving conventional success to embracing self-acceptance and finding their own paths in life. At its heart, the film delves
Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys
Vaazha:_Biopic_of_a_Billion_Boys
Form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT, typically pronounced as the word "act") is a form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy that uses mindfulness to
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Acceptance_and_commitment_therapy
American comedian and photographer
including childhood poverty, his mother's addiction and his journey toward self-acceptance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathews began posting comedic videos
Matt_Mathews
Individuals who identify as nonhuman animals
traits. At the same time, there were no differences between groups on self-acceptance, personal growth, or purpose in life, and therians scored higher on
Therian_subculture
American singer-songwriter (born 1993)
Back revolved around the concepts of motherhood and self-acceptance, and Timeless had a message of self-empowerment and women's empowerment, inspired by
Meghan_Trainor
2006 American dark tragicomedy road film
Award nomination. The road film tackles themes of family, depression, self-acceptance, and finding meaning in absurd conditions. It was produced by Big Beach
Little_Miss_Sunshine
2024 cultural phenomenon
Style's Leah Dolan opined that the movement was "about messy, imperfect self-acceptance" at its core. After then-US president Joe Biden announced he would
Brat_Summer
Indian actor (born 1996)
April 2023. Sadhwani, Garima (29 May 2022). "'Raat Rani': A tale of self-acceptance". National Herald. Retrieved 20 April 2023. "A soapy, syrupy anthology"
Bhupendra_Jadawat
Theory of developmental psychology
found to be the highest order need across Asia, followed closely by self-acceptance and growth. A 1981 study looked at how Maslow's hierarchy might vary
Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs
2025 studio album by Eli
and 1990s pop and R&B, Stage Girl explores themes of love, gender, self-acceptance and belonging. The album was success in queer and online spaces, receiving
Stage_Girl_(album)
2021 song by Barbara Pravi
(France) in April 2022. The song tells a personal story of Pravi's about self-acceptance. The song represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, after
Voilà_(Barbara_Pravi_song)
South African author and activist (born 1990)
Penguin Random House SA published her book titled I AM TSHIAMO - My Self Acceptance and Womanhood. Modisane is an openly transgender woman and uses she/her
Tshiamo_Modisane
Man assigned female at birth
its meaning has expanded to include psychological development and self-acceptance. While some trans men pursue medical interventions like hormones and
Trans_man
British actress (born 1982)
1982 (age 37) Lee, Michelle (11 November 2019). "Gemma Chan on Aging, Self-Acceptance, and Being a Kid of the '90s". Allure. Archived from the original on
Gemma_Chan
British television series
represented "a slim but moving testament to the enduring power of self-acceptance." Gabriel Tate of The Daily Telegraph called the show "fantastic",
Mr_Loverman_(TV_series)
2018 British film
attending a Nigerian cultural event, signifying his journey toward self-acceptance and healing. A final epilogue reveals that Farming is based on the
Farming_(film)
Cultural movement started in the 1960s by African Americans
Black identity. Black writers responded by exploring themes of self-acceptance, self-love, and cultural pride in their works. One prominent example is
Black_is_beautiful
LGBTQ celebration event
celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride. The events sometimes also serve
Pride_parade
American actress
media, women share their own stories and experiences on dealing with self-acceptance, homophobia, sexual harassment at the workplace and so on. Shethority
Candice_Patton
1844 philosophical work by Søren Kierkegaard
Dread. Robert Harold Boethius, in his 1948 book Christian Paths to Self-Acceptance, discusses Kierkegaard's concept of dread, explaining that the distorted
The_Concept_of_Anxiety
American punk rock band
Romantic and the Perfect EP. Flood Magazine has emphasized themes of self-acceptance and emotional release in the band's material. Sheffield, Rob (November
Mannequin_Pussy
Adaptability of one's own behavior to achieve personally chosen goals and values
self-efficacy: beliefs about one’s ability to succeed in goal-directed behaviour. Self-Acceptance vs. Self-Striving (SD4) Cloninger argued that self-esteem
Self-directedness
2023 studio album by Pink
and piano-led ballads. Lyrically, it address themes such as loss, self-acceptance, love, and personal growth. The album was supported by the singles
Trustfall
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for emotional dysregulation
behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance use. DBT evolved into a process in which the therapist and client work with acceptance and change-oriented
Dialectical_behavior_therapy
Psychological theory
contentment, and happiness. Psychological well-being consists of self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, autonomy, environmental mastery
Six-factor model of psychological well-being
Six-factor_model_of_psychological_well-being
Process of revealing one's sexual orientation or other attributes
often called "coming out to oneself" and constitutes the start of self-acceptance. Many LGBTQ people say that this stage began for them during adolescence
Coming_out
2025 studio album by Durand Bernarr
album is about growth—discovering love beyond romance, cultivating self-acceptance, and thriving in the spaces that allow us to bloom. Traces of Phyllis
Bloom_(Durand_Bernarr_album)
2022 American film
"Underneath the satirical madness lies a genuinely moving story of self-acceptance, self-love, and the inspiring act of an artist stepping into her power
The_People's_Joker
English musician (born 1997)
November 2022. Paul, Larisha (21 October 2022). "Yungblud Centers Self-Acceptance in Trailer for Trans Short Film 'Mars'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19
Yungblud
2015 American teen comedy film
"The DUFF doesn't seem to know what its point actually is. It's pro-self-acceptance and also pro-makeover. It's about liking yourself, and how you'd like
The_DUFF
Intentional injury to one's body
cutting, self-abuse, self-injury, and self-mutilation have been used for any self-harming behavior regardless of suicidal intent. Common forms of self-harm
Self-harm
R. J. Palacio novel
arguing that "Auggie is used as a prop to teach those around him about acceptance and compassion." The New York Times Best Seller list Texas Bluebonnet
Wonder_(Palacio_novel)
2014 novel by Jeff VanderMeer
Acceptance is a 2014 novel by Jeff VanderMeer. It is the third in a series of four books called the Southern Reach Series. It was released in the US on
Acceptance_(novel)
Psychotherapy
then moves toward unconditional self-acceptance, other-acceptance and life-acceptance while striving to live a more self-fulfilling and happier life. Applications
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Rational_emotive_behavior_therapy
American television personality (born 1979)
Seller list. The book chronicles her journey toward reinvention and self-acceptance in glamorous Las Vegas. In 2009, Madison said, "I'm never dating anybody
Holly_Madison
2024 studio album by RM
Place, Wrong Person is fundamentally a record of self-acceptance, but it's a kind of self-acceptance that's seen much less often -- punchy and upbeat
Right_Place,_Wrong_Person
1980 film by Anne Bancroft
The film examines the subject matter of obesity, addiction, family, self-acceptance, and singlehood. It is also noteworthy for Brianne Murphy becoming
Fatso_(1980_film)
Social movement against anti-fat bias
The fat acceptance movement (also known as fat pride, fat empowerment, fat liberation, and fat activism) is a social movement which seeks to eliminate
Fat_acceptance_movement
2026 album by Wendy Eisenberg
self, referencing issues including post-traumatic stress disorder and sexual assault. The album documents Eisenberg's "journey toward self-acceptance"
Wendy_Eisenberg
2009 film by Wes Anderson
insecurity and conformity (such as the case with Mr. Fox's son Ash), self-acceptance, personal struggle and accepting social change. The three farmers,
Fantastic_Mr._Fox_(film)
2014 single by Meghan Trainor
her negative body image, was inspired to write the song to promote self-acceptance and body positivity. Upon its release, some music critics praised "All
All_About_That_Bass
Russian performance artist
surreal and creature drag. Their art focuses on themes of identity, self-acceptance, different forms of beauty, and the surreal. Marvin is the star of
Gena_Marvin
Electronic dance music album by Vylet Pony
album explores themes of Internet culture, criticism of copyright, and self-acceptance within an allegorical story mirroring the experience of Lulamoon to
Love_&_Ponystep
American actress (born 1980)
appeal to Kelly’s fans and to readers seeking a courageous story of self-acceptance. A generous and humane memoir." Actress Drew Barrymore called it "incredible
Minka_Kelly
2001 single by Jimmy Eat World
Lyrically, "The Middle" addresses themes of social unease, alienation, and self-acceptance, encouraging listeners not to "write [themselves] off" in the face
The Middle (Jimmy Eat World song)
The_Middle_(Jimmy_Eat_World_song)
Chinese-American author
Times best seller. Her writing features themes of anti-racism and self-acceptance. Ho was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to immigrants from Taiwan and
Joanna_Ho
2025 single by Meghan Trainor
perspective of how she "wishes" she thought, referencing previous self-acceptance songs, and noted that performing those tracks over time helped reinforce
Still_Don't_Care
American singer-songwriter (born 1975)
wellness initiatives. She has spoken publicly about issues related to self-acceptance, race, and cultural identity. India Arie was born in Denver, the daughter
India_Arie
American social media personality
Jeffrey Marsh definitely knows how you feel—and how to build up that self-acceptance you’ve been missing." Rolling Stone said of Take Your Own Advice that
Jeffrey_Marsh
American model (born 1992)
and colleges in 2019 for her "Own It" Tour, where she gave talks on self-acceptance and body image. Since 2013, Kostek has been in a relationship with
Camille_Kostek
LGBTQ+ activist in Indianapolis (1963–1994)
lesbian-identified adolescents remain "stuck in a self-hatred kind of place." Founded in 1987 as a response to the needs of self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Christopher_T._Gonzalez
American rock band
lyrics are largely based on the members' struggles with religion and self-acceptance. King's X was ranked No. 83 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock
King's_X
social acceptance into self-acceptance, winning one peace both internally and externally (through self-acceptance and social acceptance—self-esteem and
Behavioral theories of depression
Behavioral_theories_of_depression
Individual polka dot zebra
Zeke the Polka-Dotted Zebra, which explores themes of uniqueness and self-acceptance. As interest in uniquely patterned zebras like Tira grows, it is hoped
Tira_(zebra)
Canadian-Jordanian actress
Retrieved 2026-02-25. Mehdi, Zainab (2025-06-20). "Saja Kilani on Self-Acceptance with Dear Vitiligo Project". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 2026-02-25. Shah
Saja_Kilani
2022 studio album by Meghan Trainor
TikTok. Takin' It Back's lyrical themes revolve around motherhood and self-acceptance. Trainor promoted Takin' It Back with public appearances and televised
Takin'_It_Back
2015 novel by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
recognizes her underlying intelligence, Ally begins a journey toward self-acceptance and literacy. The novel engages themes of neurodiversity, belonging
Fish_in_a_Tree
2019 Indonesian film
Prakasa. The film was adapted from the novel, Imperfect: A Journey to Self-Acceptance, written by Meira Anastasia. It was released on 19 December 2019. Rara
Imperfect_(2019_film)
Thai fashion model
2021). "Transgender model Mimi Tao on Buddhism, beauty standards, and self-acceptance". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-08-09. "Mimi Tao was the first transgender
Mimi_Tao
2024 film
animation, and engaging storyline. Critics also appreciated its themes of self-acceptance and the balance between cosmic forces. "200% Wolf (2024) - Financial
200%_Wolf
Indian short film released in 2024
with poor vision, who faces challenges at school and struggles with self-acceptance. Through his journey, the film explores themes of identity, personal
Chashma_(film)
American actor and director (born 1957)
2009. Wallis, David (August 11, 2015). "Mr. Think: Steve Buscemi on Self-Acceptance, Sibling Rivalry and His Heady Talk Show". The New York Observer. Retrieved
Steve_Buscemi
Radio personality
discussed personal experiences, including his struggles with weight and self-acceptance, in media interviews. Foufas began his career in radio, working as
Cristo_Foufas
2023 single by Bini
P-pop releases of 2023, while Preen commended its self-care theme. The song's message of self-acceptance and personal growth resonated with many and led
Karera_(Bini_song)
English actress (born 2003)
"'MARS' review: Yasmin Finney shines in Yungblud's tale of trans self-acceptance". Attitude. Retrieved 2 June 2025. Cremona, Patrick (23 August 2024)
Yasmin_Finney
American musician and TikToker
production. Tsai has described the track as an important moment of self-acceptance and a way to connect with others exploring their identity. Following
Mad_Tsai
2020 studio album by JoJo
thematic sections—moving from escapism and self-numbing behaviors to self-reflection and, ultimately, self-acceptance. Good to Know incorporates bass-driven
Good_to_Know
Motivational speaker and musician
partner Dede Dankelson wrote the book "Peter's Rockin' Ear: A Story of Self-Acceptance" Children's Craniofacial Association Lippit, Clara (26 January 2021)
Peter_Dankelson
Principle in ACT therapy
Self-as-context, one of the core principles in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), is the concept that people are not the content of their thoughts
Self-as-context
Topfreedom campaign since 2012
treatment for men's and women's dress codes. It promotes self-acceptance and societal acceptance to challenge the stigma surrounding female bodies being
Free_the_nipple
Indian-Australian anthology film
Shome), she meets Nathan (Nathan Borg), a successful deaf dancer whose self-acceptance inspires her to continue pursuing her dreams. Directed by Onir and
My_Melbourne
American YouTuber (born 1991)
brother's autism, the beginnings of his YouTube career and his road to self-acceptance, among other topics. His book was a New York Times Best Seller on the
Joey_Graceffa
American TikToker (born 1990)
Retrieved 2023-06-27. Gindis, Mia (2023-03-06). "Aldo enlists Tinx and other creators for its new self-acceptance marketing". Ad Age. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
Tinx
Vehicle operated with reduced or no human input on public roads
drivers, eliminating many jobs, which could slow acceptance. Tesla calls its Level 2 ADAS "Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta". US Senators Richard Blumenthal
Self-driving_car
2025 South Korean film
bravery it takes to put oneself out there. The journey towards self-acceptance and self-love entailed before giving, or inspiring, that fateful swipe."
3670
American actor (born 1979)
Conrad Ricamora, stars of Here Lies Love, on their personal journeys of self-acceptance". Out Magazine. July 30, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014. Nepales
Conrad_Ricamora
2024 studio album by Paris Hilton
Phillips, Brooke (September 11, 2024). "Paris Hilton preaches self-love, self-acceptance in "Infinite Icon"". The Post. Retrieved March 27, 2025. Collar
Infinite_Icon
American musician
"I'm Not Perfect" on September 6, 2012. The soulful ballad advocating self-acceptance reached number one in Asia and number 12 on the US Pop iTunes Chart
Cheesa
2020 film by Alice Wu
achievement in telling the story of a young lesbian immigrant’s journey to self-acceptance. In a movie brimming over with the pleasures of the unexpected, that’s
The_Half_of_It
American model (born 1987)
model to appear in the magazine. Graham gave a TED Talk advocating self-acceptance with regard to body image, which included her looking into a full-length
Ashley_Graham_(model)
2016 studio album by Meghan Trainor
is a pop, dance-pop, and R&B record which explores themes such as self-acceptance, empowerment, and Trainor's experiences with fame. She promoted the
Thank You (Meghan Trainor album)
Thank_You_(Meghan_Trainor_album)
American actress
women. Her presentations focus on the themes of bullying, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. At an event in Atlanta hosted by the Gay & Lesbian Association
Amiyah_Scott
2004 animated film
film's release, many have taken this as an allegory for homophobia and self-acceptance—particularly in the context of Lenny's family environment, rife with
Shark_Tale
American rapper (born 1970)
Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. "Infinite Coles on self-acceptance and growing up in the shadow of the Wu-Tang Clan - Crack Magazine"
Ghostface_Killah
American Christian leader (born 1934)
Rewards of Being Reviled. Life Change Books, 2004. ISBN 0-916888-30-4 Self-Acceptance. Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts, 1984. ASIN B0007270AO The Amazing
Bill_Gothard
American psychologist and author (born 1953)
ISBN 978-1-68364-713-3. Radical Self-Acceptance: A Buddhist Guide to Freeing Yourself from Shame (2005) ISBN 978-1591793212 Radical Acceptance: Guided Meditations
Tara_Brach
Entertainment genre
spent much of her life fighting for women's equality and pushing for self-acceptance for women, both publicly and within themselves, as well as their rights
Vaudeville
2024 studio album by Lizzy McAlpine
Ethan Gruska. The album centers on relationships, heartbreak, and self-acceptance. Older is primarily an Indie folk and chamber pop record, with elements
Older_(Lizzy_McAlpine_album)
Concept in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
many roads, including unconditional self-acceptance, unconditional other-acceptance and unconditional life-acceptance. Frustration–aggression hypothesis
Low_frustration_tolerance
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Boy/Male
Welsh
peace'.
Male
Yiddish
(סֶעף) Variant spelling of Yiddish Zeff, SEFF means "wolf."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sword
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek SolomÅn, SELYF means "peaceable."Â
Boy/Male
Hindi
Self.
Girl/Female
Egyptian
Girl/Female
Hebrew Biblical
Rock.
Boy/Male
British, English, Hebrew
A Tree
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English selle, a rough hut of the type normally occupied by animals, hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a hut like this. In many cases the name may have been in effect a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman.Americanized spelling of Hungarian and Hungarian Jewish Széll, a topographic name for someone who lived in a spot exposed to the wind, from Hungarian szél ‘wind’.German : variant of Selle.
Biblical
a rock
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi, Swahili
Sword; Brave; Sword of Religion
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Biblical
A rock.
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Muslim/Islamic
Sword
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African, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Saviour; Ewe of West Africa; Goddess of the Moon; Cliff; Rock
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : from the Middle English personal name Saulf, Old English Sǣwulf, composed of the elements sǣ ‘sea’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
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Sword
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Soft
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Egyptian
, a form of Isis.
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(סֶלַע) Anglicized form of Hebrew Cela, SELA means "a rock." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra. In use as a unisex name.
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British, English, Nigerian, Norwegian
Rock
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Irish
Irish derived from Gaelic brÃgh, BRÃGHID means "force, strength." In Celtic mythology, this is the name of a goddess, the daughter of Dagda, one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She is also known by the Gaulish name Brigindos, meaning "exalted one."
Girl/Female
British, English
Mermaid
Female
Native American
Native American Chippewa name ABEQUA means "stays at home."Â
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Hindu, Indian
Dragnet
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Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Blessing
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Indian
Name of a Town
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Lancashire)
English (chiefly Lancashire) : occupational name for a picker of fruit or vegetables or a reaper of cereal crops, from an agent derivative of Middle English cropt(en) ‘to pick’. The word was used also to denote the polling of cattle and the name may therefore have been given to someone who did this.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The rising, To rise
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Australian, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Messenger of God; Angel
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n.
Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.
n.
The destruction of one's self; self-murder; suicide.
n.
Self-communion.
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Communion with one's self; thoughts about one's self.
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Enjoyment of one's self; self-satisfaction.
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The idolizing of one's self; immoderate self-conceit.
a.
Dependent on one's self; self-depending; self-reliant.
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The act of estimating one's self; self-esteem.
a.
Self-repelling.
n.
Self-love.
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Self-deceit.
n.
Self-devotion.
n.
Self.
a.
Refusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.
n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
n.
Imposture practiced on one's self; self-deceit.
n.
Restraint over one's self; self-control; self-command.
n.
The act of governing one's self, or the state of being governed by one's self; self-control; self-command.
n.
Faith in one's self; self-reliance.
a.
Disposed to self-assertion; self-asserting.