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self <selves> [self] N

self
si mesmo(-a) m (f)
self
a própria pessoa
the self PSYCH
o eu m
to be one's old self
ser o mesmo de sempre

self-assurance N no pl

self-assured ADJ

self-centered ADJ Am, self-centred ADJ Brit, Aus

self-confessed ADJ

self-confidence N no pl

self-conscious ADJ

self-contained ADJ

self-control N no pl

self-defence N Aus, Brit, self-defense N Am no pl

Usage examples with self

the self PSYCH
o eu m
to feel self-conscious
ficar sem jeito
to be self-employed
ser autônomo(-a)
self-service restaurant
restaurante m self-service
self-service store
loja f de autosserviço
to be one's old self
ser o mesmo de sempre
to wallow in self-pity
chafurdar em autocomiseração

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
While every character on the show is self-centered, and every character expresses that selfishness through a persona, the men are much more bigheaded about it.
www.theatlantic.com
She was self-conscious about her height and considered herself short, believing her body was not developing as quickly as it should.
en.wikipedia.org
Self-driving trucks could lower shipping expenses by cutting labor costs and, with no weary drivers, letting trucks drive nonstop.
www.cnet.com
Instead, he distances himself further from everyone and becomes even less self-confident.
en.wikipedia.org
Toad is intelligent, creative and resourceful however he is also narcissistic, self-centred almost to the point of sociopathy, and completely lacking in even the most basic common sense.
en.wikipedia.org
Subjects who were preselected as being self-differentiated or undifferentiated were observed under conditions of high or low anonymity.
en.wikipedia.org
His nervousness and extreme lack of self-confidence is at odds with his skill, a result of his passion for and dedication to pitching.
en.wikipedia.org
The self-inflicted wounds tell of the man's struggle to avoid the unendurable images he has been forced to watch.
en.wikipedia.org
There are numerous variations of self-management, including labour-managed firms and worker-managed firms.
en.wikipedia.org
The integrated check-in hall has 58 check-in counters as well as numerous self-service kiosks.
www.stuff.co.nz

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