English words starting with S

Capable of controlling or adjusting itself automatically without external intervention.

the act or process of controlling one's own behavior, emotions, or thoughts without external influence.

Having the ability or function of controlling or adjusting oneself or itself according to a set of rules or standards, without external intervention.

(of a process or system) having the quality of strengthening or intensifying itself, often leading to a continuous cycle of growth or decline.

Relating to or having a direct connection with one's own personal concerns, experiences, or self-concept.

The ability to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people

Confident in your own abilities and able to do things for yourself; not needing help from other people.

(of a machine, system, or biological entity) capable of creating a copy or copies of itself.

A report about oneself, especially one's psychological state or behavior, provided by the subject of a study rather than by an outside observer.

Describing information, especially data, that is provided by a person about themselves, rather than being measured or observed by others.

Describing a method or system where individuals provide information about themselves, typically concerning their own behavior, symptoms, or experiences.

The act of representing oneself, especially in a legal context without the assistance of a lawyer.

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

a feeling of pride in yourself and a belief that you deserve to be treated well

Having and showing self-respect; having a sense of one's own dignity and worth.

the ability to stop yourself from doing or saying something that you want to because you know it is better not to

the act of making known your private thoughts, feelings, or character, especially without intending to.

believing that your own opinions and actions are morally better than those of other people

In a manner characterized by a conviction of one's own moral superiority and correctness, often with smugness or intolerance towards others.

the quality of being sure that one's beliefs and actions are morally right and that other people's are wrong.

(of flour) containing a leavening agent so that it will rise without the addition of yeast or baking powder when made into dough or batter.

government of a country or region by its own people; autonomy.

The act of giving up something important or valuable for the benefit of other people or for a cause.

willing to give up things you want or need for the benefit of others.

Exactly the same; identical.

A feeling of being very pleased with yourself and what you have done, often in a way that annoys other people.

Too pleased with yourself and your own achievements, in a way that annoys other people.

Designed to seal itself automatically, especially after being punctured.

Concerned only with one's own interests and welfare; selfish.

chosen by oneself from a range of options, rather than being assigned.

The action or fact of selecting or choosing something by oneself, especially when this influences the results of a study or process.

Describing a system or facility where customers obtain goods or services for themselves without direct assistance from staff.

A system in which customers select goods for themselves and pay at a checkout without the help of a shop assistant.

Having or concerned with an excessive interest in one's own advantage, often at the expense of others or of principles.

A person who is able to work effectively and take initiative without needing to be told what to do.

A facility where individuals can rent storage space (such as a room, locker, or container) to store their personal belongings.

The process of learning about a subject by oneself, without a teacher or formal instruction.

Used to describe a title or description that someone has given themselves, often implying it is not recognized or deserved by others.

the ability to provide everything you need for yourself, especially food, without help from other people.

Able to provide everything you need, especially food, for yourself without help from other people.

The ability to provide for one's own needs, especially financial needs, without help from others.

financially independent and able to pay for your own needs without help from others

The act of giving up control of oneself or one's own will, often to a person, a cause, or a spiritual power.

Able to continue in a healthy or successful state without help from outside.

The act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently in one's mind.

A lotion or cream that dyes the skin to give it a suntanned appearance without exposure to the sun.

(of a lotion or cosmetic) causing the skin to become suntanned without exposure to the sun.

(of a screw) able to cut its own thread as it is driven into a material, eliminating the need for a pre-drilled hole.

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

A test or examination that a person performs on themselves, often to check their own knowledge, health status, or the functionality of a device.

(of a creative work, especially a musical album) having the same name as the person or group that created it.

Having acquired skills or knowledge through one's own efforts and study, without formal instruction.

The act or experience of going beyond the limits of the self or one's own individual identity and concerns.

An awareness and comprehension of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

(of a plant pot or container) designed to supply water to a plant automatically from a built-in reservoir.

A sense of one's own value as a person.

The quality or state of being an individual person; a person's essential self or identity.

Concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself; seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others.

in a manner concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure, without regard for others.

the quality or state of being selfish; the fact of caring only about your own advantage or pleasure and not about other people.

concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.

In a manner that shows concern for the needs and wishes of others more than for one's own; without selfishness.

the quality of caring more about the needs and happiness of other people than about your own

exactly the same; identical

To give something to someone in exchange for money.

A sale of a large quantity of assets, especially stocks, often causing a sharp fall in prices.

Able to be sold; fit or suitable for sale.

A person or business that sells something.

The activity or business of persuading people to buy goods or services.

a performance or event for which all tickets are sold

Carbonated water, especially when used as a mixer for alcoholic drinks or consumed on its own.

a dense tropical rainforest, specifically in the amazon basin.

Relating to meaning in language or logic.

In a way that relates to meaning in language or logic.

The study of the meanings of words and phrases in language.

A system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags in certain positions according to an alphabetic code.

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

The thick, whitish liquid containing sperm that is produced by the male reproductive organs.

one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into, especially in the us.

lasting for the duration of a semester

Exactly or partly half

Happening or produced twice a year.

(of land or a climate) having little rainfall but not as dry as a true desert.

describing a written work, especially a novel or film, that is partly based on the author's own life experiences.

Partly but not fully operated or controlled by machines or computers, requiring some human involvement.

(of a firearm) firing one bullet each time the trigger is pulled, without needing to be manually reloaded.

Having a degree of self-government or independence, but not complete.

A punctuation mark (;) used to separate parts of a sentence that are more distinct than parts separated by a comma.

partially conscious; not fully aware or responsive.

Partially dark; having a dim or subdued level of light.

a state of partial darkness; dim light.

(of a house) joined to another house by a shared wall on one side

Partially but not fully independent; having a degree of self-governance while still being connected to or reliant on a larger entity.

Having a limited ability to read and write; not fully literate.

(of a people or way of life) living or characterized by moving from place to place for part, but not all, of the year.

Partially but not completely nude.

having some degree of official authority or recognition but not fully or formally official.

(statistics) describing a correlation between one variable and another, from which the effects of one or more other variables have been removed from the second variable but not the first.

Lasting or intended to last for a long time but not permanently.

partly private; shared by a limited number of people or for part of the time.

Involving or being at a level of skill or commitment between amateur and professional.

engaging in an activity for pay but not as a full-time occupation

Partly owned or controlled by the state or government, and partly private.

Happening or appearing at intervals that are not completely even or predictable.

partially retired from one's career or profession, typically working fewer hours or in a reduced capacity.

Having a structure that is not completely stiff or firm; partially flexible.

having some features characteristic of the countryside but not completely rural; partly rural.

Having a thick, soft consistency like a paste or gel; not completely solid or liquid.

(of data, an interview, etc.) having some organization or form but not conforming to a fixed or complete plan

A large trailer that is supported at the front by the towing vehicle and has wheels only at the rear.

Allowing some light to pass through but not enough to see objects clearly on the other side; partially transparent.

a large truck consisting of a powerful tractor unit pulling a separate trailer.

having some features characteristic of a city or town but not fully urbanized.

happening or produced twice each year

living or growing partly on land and partly in water.

Operating partially but not fully automatically, often requiring a single manual action for each cycle or operation.

a half of a circle, or something arranged in this shape.

Shaped like or forming half of a circle.

describing a theory, method, or system that combines classical principles with some quantum or modern elements, especially in physics.

A substance, such as silicon, that allows an electric current to flow through it more easily than an insulator but not as easily as a conductor, and is used in electronic devices.