selfness

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noun

The state, quality, or condition of self.

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Meanings

nounselfness (usually uncountable, plural selfnesses)

plural selfnesses

  1. uncountableusuallyThe state, quality, or condition of self.
  2. uncountableusuallyPersonality.
  3. uncountableusuallyEgotism.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
identitypersonalityselfhood

Origin

From self + -ness.

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Cite this entry
APA

selfness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selfness

MLA

“selfness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selfness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “selfness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selfness.

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