- self
- self [ self ] (plural selves [ selvz ] ) noun ***count or uncount who you are and what you think and feel, especially the conscious feeling of being separate and different from other people:sense of self: Young babies do not have a fully developed sense of self.a. uncount SPOKEN what you feel and want, instead of what other people feel and want:All he ever thinks about is self.your inner selfyour thoughts and emotions:exercises designed to put you in touch with your inner selfyour normal/usual selfthe type of person you usually are, when nothing has happened to upset you:Did she seem her normal self?At home, he was his usual cheerful self.your old selfthe type of person you usually are, especially when you have not been feeling as healthy or happy as usual:Once you're better you'll soon be back to your old self again.your true/real selfthe type of person you are when you are not trying to impress anyone:She lets very few people see her true self.=> SHADOW1
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.