self-image
How you see yourself
Self-image is the mental picture a person holds of themselves—their appearance, abilities, and worth.
It shapes how people present themselves and interpret others' reactions: Her self-image suffered after the layoff.
A positive self-image brings confidence; a negative one breeds insecurity.
Self-image may or may not align with how others actually perceive someone.
Assumed public identity
- individualityUnique personal character
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
ego · essence · psyche · uniqueness · personhood · nature · temperament · being
Innate personal worth
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- inferiorityLower status or quality
superiority · narcissism · humility · modesty
Observing one's own mind
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- meditationFocused attention practice
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
Twisting from original state
- idealizationRegarding as perfect
- dysmorphiaDistorted perception of appearance
- comparisonAssessment of similarities
- projectionSomething that extends outward
Confident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- convictionFirmly held belief
resilience · courage · determination · fortitude · bravery · composure
persona
Assumed public identity
- individualityUnique personal character
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- characterNature, symbol, or role
authenticity · ego · essence · psyche · uniqueness · personhood · nature · temperament · being · soul
dignity
Innate personal worth
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
inferiority · superiority · narcissism · humility · modesty
introspection
Observing one's own mind
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- meditationFocused attention practice
distortion
Twisting from original state
- idealizationRegarding as perfect
- dysmorphiaDistorted perception of appearance
- comparisonAssessment of similarities
assertiveness
Confident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
conviction · resilience · courage · determination · fortitude · bravery · composure
- selfpersonal identity, psyche, ego, introspection, character
- ego termsbig ego, bruised ego, ego boost, ego trip, fragile ego
- identityidentity, personal identity, ego, individuality, individuation
- personalitypersonality, trait, temperament, traits, character
- inner lifeidentity, feelings, memory, thoughts, private thoughts
- introspectionintrospection, soul searching, looking inward, soul-searching, inner dialogue
self-imagepublic image
Perceived external persona
reputation · public perception · peer assessment · social standing
self-imagetrue self
One's genuine identity
real self · objective reality · authentic self · essential nature · unvarnished truth
self, image, imagination, selfless, self-esteem, imagery, selfhood, self-awareness, self-concept