self-love

noun

Meaning

Regard for one's own well-being and happiness, often involving the acceptance of one's flaws and the nurturing of one's own needs.

Examples

Developing healthy self-love is an essential step toward building stronger relationships with others.
He realized that his constant need for external validation was a sign of lacking genuine self-love.

Synonyms: self-care, self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-regard

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self-love

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌselfˈlʌv/

Definition

Regard for one's own well-being and happiness, often involving the acceptance of one's flaws and the nurturing of one's own needs.

Examples

Developing healthy self-love is an essential step toward building stronger relationships with others.
He realized that his constant need for external validation was a sign of lacking genuine self-love.
The workshop focused on practical techniques for cultivating self-love and emotional resilience.

Synonyms of self-love

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Antonyms of self-love

Words with the opposite meaning to self-love:

self-loathing

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