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self

noun as in being

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We get hints that Paul’s previous self was a louse, but Holland’s smile is so soft that it’s hard to believe he was ever a nasty, selfish jerk.

Removing a person’s daily routine as well as their sense of purpose and identity can seriously undermine their sense of self.

From Salon

Norris quickly became a fan favourite, with his diffident-but-jokey personality, and willingness to show his true self on social media.

From BBC

A man who killed his ex-girlfriend, her sister and her mother in a crossbow attack motivated by "self pity" has been jailed for life and told he would never be released from prison.

From BBC

"My son's crying - I heard his voice and that give me the strength to fight for us, for my husband, for my self, for my son, and fight against him."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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