English words starting with S

clear and obvious without needing any proof or explanation.

in a way that is obvious and needs no further proof or explanation

An examination or assessment of oneself, especially one's own body for signs of illness or one's own performance for areas of improvement.

The act of examining your own thoughts, feelings, or reasons for doing something.

(of a law, contract, or clause) taking effect automatically without the need for further action or legislation.

The state of voluntarily living away from one's own country or community, often for political or personal reasons.

clear and easy to understand without needing further explanation.

The expression of your thoughts or feelings, especially through activities such as writing, painting, dancing, etc.

Characterized by or serving to express one's own personality, feelings, or thoughts, especially in a creative or artistic way.

paid for or funded by one's own money or resources, rather than by external sources such as loans, grants, or investors.

(of a project, organization, or activity) generating enough income to pay for its own costs without requiring external funding.

The act of severely criticizing or blaming oneself.

Primarily concerned with one's own needs, interests, or situation; self-centered.

(of a prophecy or expectation) Causing itself to become true because people, believing it will happen, act in ways that make it happen.

the act of fully developing your own abilities, character, and desires, and achieving what you want in life.

Paid for or financed by one's own money or resources, rather than by external sources such as grants, loans, or investors.

Produced or created by itself or oneself, without external input or cause.

Having the ability to produce or create itself or its own kind.

the process by which something produces or creates itself.

Showing a willingness to give your time, energy, or effort to help others; unselfish.

The act or process of governing oneself or itself, especially the right of a group or organization to control its own affairs without external interference.

(of a country, organization, etc.) having the power or freedom to govern itself

the government or control of a country, organization, or group by its own members, rather than by others.

The act of pleasing or satisfying oneself, especially the indulgence of one's own desires or feelings.

Directed or controlled by oneself, without external help or supervision.

Capable of directing or controlling its own course or operation without external input.

The act of deliberately injuring one's own body, typically as a manifestation of psychological distress.

Characterized by or feeling intense dislike or aversion towards oneself.

Intense dislike of oneself.

having the ability to repair itself automatically when damaged

designed to or capable of generating heat internally without an external power source

The use of one's own efforts and resources to achieve things or solve problems without relying on others.

The act or process of hypnotizing oneself, often as a technique for self-improvement or relaxation.

Describing a person or group that has declared or categorized themselves as belonging to a particular category, especially in terms of identity, such as gender, race, religion, or political affiliation.

the idea or mental picture one has of oneself, including one's abilities, appearance, and personality.

The act of killing yourself as a political or religious protest by setting yourself on fire.

An exaggerated sense of one's own value or importance.

Having or showing an exaggerated sense of one's own value or importance; pompous.

(of a task, duty, or situation) imposed on oneself, not by an external authority.

the process of making yourself a better or more skilled person, especially through your own efforts.

Providing evidence or testimony that suggests one's own involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

The act of accusing oneself or giving evidence that could lead to one's own prosecution.

caused or brought about by oneself or itself

The act of allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy, especially when you do this too much or too often.

allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy, especially when you do this too much or too often

(of an object, especially a mattress or life jacket) designed to fill with air automatically without the need for an external pump.

(of a wound, injury, or problem) caused by oneself.

Begun or undertaken by oneself, without external prompting or instruction.

The process of teaching oneself a subject or skill without the direct supervision of a teacher.

Designed to be used for studying or learning something without the direct supervision of a teacher.

The practice of setting aside money or assets to cover potential losses, rather than purchasing a policy from a commercial insurance company.

To choose to bear a potential financial risk oneself instead of paying an insurance company to cover it.

Describing an individual or organization that chooses to bear the financial risk of a loss, such as a medical expense or accident, themselves rather than purchasing insurance from a third-party company.

One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

concerned with your own interests and needs, often without thinking about what others want

The act or process of inventing or creating one's own identity, personality, or public image.

Excessively preoccupied with one's own thoughts, feelings, or concerns; self-centered.

The act or process of trying to make your own actions or opinions seem reasonable or right, especially when others think they are wrong.

Attempting to justify or excuse oneself or one's actions, especially without prompting.

an understanding of your own character, feelings, motives, and abilities

The act of placing limits or controls on one's own actions, desires, or ambitions.

(of a disease or condition) tending to resolve spontaneously without specific treatment, having a finite duration.

(of a disease or condition) tending to resolve or recover on its own without specific treatment.

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect for yourself

Designed to lock automatically and remain secure without the need for continuous external force or attention.

Regard for one's own well-being and happiness.

Having achieved wealth or status by one's own efforts, without external help.

Operating or controlled by itself or its own members without external direction.

Describing a person or their behavior as making fun of themselves in a humorous way.

The action of observing and regulating one's own behavior, performance, or condition.

Driven to achieve or act by one's own enthusiasm or interest, without needing external pressure.

The act of deliberately injuring or damaging one's own body, often as a symptom of psychological distress.

Excessively preoccupied with and focused on oneself, one's own feelings, and one's own importance.

The process by which a structure or pattern emerges in a system without external control or centralized planning, due to the local interactions of its components.

(of a system or process) arranged or structured by itself, without external control or planning.

(of a system or process) arranging or regulating itself without external direction or centralized control.

Primarily concerned with one's own needs, interests, or goals.

A conceptual pair representing the distinction or relationship between one's own identity, consciousness, or being and that of another person or entity.

(of learning or study) allowing a person to progress at their own speed, without external deadlines.

Believed or understood by oneself to be true, especially regarding one's own qualities, status, or condition.

The way a person views and thinks about their own personality, abilities, and worth.

Having the ability to continue or cause itself to continue indefinitely.

A feeling of sadness for yourself because you believe you are suffering more than is fair or reasonable.

Excessively feeling sorry for oneself; characterized by self-pity.

(of a group or system) regulating itself without external control or enforcement.

The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or to another flower on the same plant.

A portrait that an artist makes of themselves.

The art or practice of making self-portraits.

Having or showing control over your feelings, especially in a difficult situation; calm and confident.

The state or quality of being calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings and behaviour, especially in a difficult situation.

Operating or functioning using its own source of power, without needing an external supply.

Excessive concern with one's own thoughts, feelings, or affairs, often to the exclusion of awareness of others.

The way a person controls how they appear to other people, especially in social or professional situations.

Relating to or involving the way a person presents themselves to others, especially in order to create a particular impression.

the instinctive desire to keep oneself safe from harm or death

having the quality of keeping oneself safe from harm or destruction

Describing someone who declares themselves to be something without official confirmation or proof.

Made or created by oneself, without external assistance or input.

Describing a characteristic, identity, or belief that a person openly declares or claims to have, often without external verification.

Describing someone who actively tries to draw attention to their own achievements or positive qualities, often in an excessive or annoying way.

The act of praising or making yourself seem more important, skilled, etc., especially in order to get other people to notice you.

(of a vehicle or machine) moving or able to move by its own power without needing to be pushed or pulled.

The act of defending or keeping oneself safe from harm or danger.

Having or showing a tendency to protect oneself from harm, criticism, or emotional distress.

(of a book or other work) issued by the author rather than by a commercial publishing house.

the act or process of publishing a book, magazine, etc. by the author, without using a traditional publishing company.

The act or process of examining and analyzing one's own thoughts, feelings, motives, or actions.

(of a measurement, especially of health, ability, or quality) assessed or reported by the person being evaluated, rather than by an external observer.

The act or process of evaluating one's own abilities, performance, or characteristics.

the process of fully developing and using your abilities and understanding your true nature and potential.

(Of a statement, document, or system) referring to itself or its own functioning.

Referring to itself or oneself, especially in a work of literature, art, or media.

The quality or fact of a thing (especially a work of art, literature, or media) referring to itself or its own creation, thereby drawing attention to its constructed nature.

The activity of thinking carefully and deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Thinking deeply about your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.

(Of a literary or artistic work) making reference to itself, its own processes, or its own status as an artifact.

The quality or state of being self-reflexive; the act of a thing, especially a work of art or a system of thought, turning back upon, examining, or referring to itself.

proper respect for oneself and one's own worth and dignity

Thinking only of one's own interests and feelings; self-centered.

controlling or directing oneself according to a set of rules, principles, or internal standards, without external intervention.