self-image.

The impression or picture a person has of their own appearance, abilities, character or standing.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• positive self-image
• change in self-image

On the page

The compliment conflicted with a self-image formed during earlier failures.

A change in self-image did not immediately alter the character’s public behavior.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychology / character / human behavior. Forms: Singular self-image; plural self-images. Also used uncountably. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: characterization, motivation analysis, behavioral comparison, qualification. Disciplines: psychology, social behavior, character writing. Commonness: moderately common.