self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—
Linda Arnold
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Ballerini previously described Patterns as a reflection of personal growth and radical self-acceptance.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Parents spoke with the creators about how this new musical version of the story should help kids practice radical self-acceptance.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 May 2025
The contest gave Bay Area middle and high school students the opportunity to creatively address their perspectives, experiences and emotions on this year’s theme of mental health, identity, self-acceptance and self-care.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Chiles reflected on her journey to self-acceptance, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how through showing up as her authentic self she’s been able to forge her own path.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Parents spoke with the creators about how this new musical version of the story should help kids practice radical self-acceptance.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 May 2025
The contest gave Bay Area middle and high school students the opportunity to creatively address their perspectives, experiences and emotions on this year’s theme of mental health, identity, self-acceptance and self-care.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Chiles reflected on her journey to self-acceptance, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how through showing up as her authentic self she’s been able to forge her own path.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-acceptance
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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