English words starting with S

Very rarely seen or encountered; infrequently observed.

Not used often; rarely employed or occurring.

To choose something or someone carefully from a group of people or things.

Chosen from a larger group as being the best or most valuable.

A person who has been selected, especially for military service or for a special position or honor.

the process of choosing someone or something from a group

Carefully choosing only the best or most suitable people or things.

In a way that involves choosing carefully from a number of possibilities or according to a specific principle.

The quality of carefully choosing only the best or most suitable things from a group.

A town officer in parts of New England, elected annually to manage local affairs.

A person or thing that selects something.

A non-metallic chemical element (symbol Se) that exists in several forms and is used in electrical devices and as a pigment.

A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.

The act of making yourself seem less important or less deserving of respect than you are.

the act of not allowing yourself to have or do something you want, especially for moral or religious reasons

excessively preoccupied with one's own thoughts, feelings, or situation; self-centered.

The state of being so interested in your own thoughts, feelings, or situation that you are unaware of other people or things.

the act of treating oneself in a harmful or negative way, especially by having a very low opinion of oneself.

the act or state of accepting yourself as you are, including your perceived flaws and strengths.

the process of fully developing and using one's abilities and potential.

Having fully developed and realized one's talents, potential, and sense of purpose, achieving a state of psychological maturity and fulfillment.

(of an envelope) bearing the sender's own address so that it can be returned.

(of a material) having a surface coated with an adhesive substance so that it sticks to a surface without needing moisture or another activator.

capable of adjusting or regulating itself automatically without external intervention.

(of a test, treatment, or questionnaire) done or applied by a person to themselves without direct professional supervision.

having openly acknowledged or declared something, especially something unfavorable about oneself

The action of representing and speaking up for one's own needs, views, or interests, especially in a situation where one must assert oneself.

To speak, argue, or act in support of one's own needs, interests, or views.

Having the quality of asserting one's own worth, value, or positive qualities.

The act of making oneself seem more important or powerful than one really is.

seeking to make oneself appear more important or powerful, especially by exaggerating one's achievements.

The process of examining and thinking about your own feelings, actions, and reasons for doing things.

The complete destruction or obliteration of oneself.

Having declared oneself to be a particular thing, especially an expert or leader, without the approval or validation of others.

having taken a role or position for yourself without being chosen or approved by other people

The process by which molecules, materials, or components spontaneously organize themselves into a structured whole without external direction.

The confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself, one's views, or one's desires.

Behaving or speaking in a confident and forceful way to make others notice your opinions and desires.

(of a tax, value, or amount) calculated or declared by the person or organization responsible for paying it.

the process of judging your own abilities, performance, or progress.

confidence in your own abilities or character

Confident in your own abilities or character

having knowledge and understanding of your own character, feelings, and behavior

conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

confidence in your own abilities and judgment

The act of blaming or criticizing oneself for something perceived as a fault or mistake.

the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health

thinking only about yourself and your own needs; selfish

the quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself and one's own needs, with little regard for others.

Chosen by oneself, not by or for someone else.

(of a material, surface, or device) having the ability to clean itself without human intervention.

the ability to control your emotions and actions, especially in a difficult situation

The process of communicating with oneself, such as through internal dialogue, journaling, or self-reflection.

The idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's abilities, appearance, and personality.

admitting to having a particular quality or habit, especially one that is bad or that other people might criticize

A feeling of trust in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment.

Having confidence in oneself and one's own abilities.

The act of praising oneself or feeling proud about one's own achievements or qualities.

Expressing or showing excessive pride or pleasure in one's own achievements or qualities.

Feeling undue awareness of oneself, one's appearance, or one's actions, often resulting in nervousness or awkwardness.

In a way that shows you are nervous or embarrassed because you are worried about what other people think of you or your actions.

A feeling of undue awareness of oneself, one's appearance, or one's actions, often accompanied by nervousness or awkwardness.

Having all parts or aspects consistent with each other and forming a coherent whole, without contradictions.

The process or action of forming, establishing, or constituting oneself, especially in terms of identity, character, or autonomy.

An individual's self-concept, particularly regarding the degree to which one sees oneself as separate from or connected to others.

complete and able to operate or exist independently, without needing or using other things or people.

A feeling of scorn and strong dislike directed towards oneself.

containing or characterized by elements or statements that contradict each other.

the ability to control your emotions and actions, especially in difficult situations

Having the ability to control one's own emotions, desires, or actions, especially in difficult situations.

Designed to identify and amend its own errors automatically.

The act of correcting one's own mistakes or behavior.

Made or brought into existence by oneself, rather than by someone else or by external forces.

tending to judge oneself severely and find faults in one's own actions or character

The act or practice of critically examining and judging one's own character, actions, or work.

The act of a person, especially someone in a position of trust (like a company director), taking advantage of a situation for personal gain, typically at the expense of the organization they are supposed to serve.

The act of making yourself believe something that is not true, because the truth is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Characterized by or involving the act of deceiving oneself; having the tendency to believe something that is not true, especially about oneself.

Describing a status, identity, or title that someone claims for themselves without official or external verification.

causing more problems than it solves; having the opposite effect to the one intended

The act of protecting yourself from attack or harm, especially by using physical force.

Determined or described by oneself, rather than by external factors or other people.

Having a meaning or nature that is clear from its own form or description; requiring no further explanation.

the act of allowing yourself to believe something that is not true, especially something pleasant about yourself

The act of not allowing yourself to have or do something you want, especially for moral or religious reasons.

Modestly or humorously critical of oneself.

The act of belittling or undervaluing oneself; modest or humble behavior arising from a low opinion of one's own importance.

Tending to modestly criticize or undervalue oneself, often in a humorous way.

Describing oneself in a specified way, especially without external verification.

The act or process of describing oneself, one's character, or one's actions.

Chosen or claimed by oneself, often without official approval or recognition.

Designed or planned by oneself, rather than by someone else or according to a standard pattern.

To destroy oneself or itself deliberately.

Designed to destroy itself automatically.

Causing harm to oneself or leading to one's own failure or downfall.

The quality or state of having a tendency to harm or destroy oneself, either physically or psychologically.

The process by which a country or group of people obtains the right to govern itself.

Decided or controlled by oneself; having the freedom to make one's own choices.

Having the power or ability to make decisions for oneself, without being controlled by others.

Guided or controlled by oneself; autonomous.

The ability to make your own decisions and organize your own work rather than being told what to do by others.

The ability to control your own feelings and behavior, especially to make yourself do things you know you should do.

Having the ability to control one's own feelings and behavior, especially to pursue a goal or follow a rule.

The act of telling someone personal, private, or sensitive information about yourself.

The process of learning about and understanding your own true character, feelings, and desires.

A strong feeling of dislike and disapproval that you have for yourself, often because you have done something you think is shameful or wrong.

A lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities.

Having acquired knowledge or skill through one's own efforts, without formal instruction.

The process of acquiring knowledge or skills through one's own efforts, without formal instruction from a teacher or institution.

The quality of not trying to get attention or praise for oneself; the act of making oneself or one's actions seem less important.

Not wanting to attract attention to yourself or your abilities; modest.

A person's belief in their own ability to succeed in a particular situation or to accomplish a task.

working for yourself and not employed by a company or organization

The state of working for oneself as a freelance or the owner of a business rather than for an employer.

(of a container, device, or system) designed to empty its contents automatically without manual intervention.

Completely enclosed or shut off from the outside.

(of a rule, agreement, or system) able to maintain itself in operation or ensure compliance without the need for external authority or intervention.

Tending to increase one's own positive qualities, status, or self-image.

Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.

The act or process of judging your own abilities, performance, or character.