Antonyms
1. self-defeating
adjective. acting to defeat its own purpose.
Antonyms
- fortunate
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Words that Rhyme with Self Defeating
- mistreating
- completing
- retreating
- depleting
- competing
- unseating
- repeating
- overeating
- deleting
- treating
- sweeting
- smeeting
- greeting
- fleeting
- wieting
- sheeting
- seating
- meeting
- keating
- heating
- geeting
- cheating
- beating
2. self-consciousness
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs'] embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you.
Synonyms
- uncomfortableness
- embarrassment
Antonyms
- disembarrassment
- incognizance
- unknowingness
3. self-satisfaction
noun. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself.
Synonyms
- self-complacency
- complacency
- smugness
- satisfaction
Antonyms
- discontentment
- nonpayment
- letdown
- boredom
Etymology
- satisfaction (English)
- satisfactio (Latin)
- self- (English)
4. self-sustaining
adjective. able to provide for your own needs without help from others.
Synonyms
- independent
- self-sufficient
Antonyms
- joint
- unfree
- nonworker
5. self-confidence
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns'] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
Synonyms
- assurance
- authority
- uncertain
- sure
- self-assurance
- unsure
- certainty
- incertain
- sureness
- confidence
Antonyms
- uncertain
- sure
- unsure
- uncertainty
Etymology
- confidence (English)
- confidentia (Latin)
- self- (English)
6. self-determination
noun. ['ˈsɛlfdɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- liberty
- self-government
- autonomy
Etymology
- determination (English)
- self- (English)
7. self-respect
noun. ['ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt'] the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.
Synonyms
- pridefulness
- pride
- self-worth
- dignity
Antonyms
- venial sin
- dissatisfaction
- humble
- meekness
Etymology
- respect (English)
- respectus (Latin)
- self- (English)
8. self-esteem
noun. a feeling of pride in yourself.
Synonyms
- pridefulness
- pride
Antonyms
- venial sin
- dissatisfaction
- humble
Etymology
- esteem (English)
- self- (English)
9. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] your consciousness of your own identity.
Synonyms
- anima
- ego
Antonyms
- stranger
- introvert
- withholder
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] a person considered as a unique individual.
Synonyms
- someone
- soul
- number one
- person
- individual
- somebody
Antonyms
- adult
- loser
- unemotional person
- worker
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))