self-improvement

Noun

Meaning

the act of improving yourself

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Alternative names

self improvement

Synonyms

self-help self-reformation improve independence personal development self-actualization personal growth helping ourselves healthy narcissism personal enrichment self-fulfilment god helps those that help themselves self-support element of self care idea of self care

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Antonyms

degradation self-degradation deconstruction of identity degradation of personality self-destructive process degradation of personal integrity

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Hypernyms

improvement

Hyponyms

reform autosuggestion self-suggestion auto-suggestion

Examples

The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit. David Lee Roth

Lysenkoism: A forlorn attempt not merely to colonize the botanical kingdom, but to instill a proper sense of the puritan work ethic and the merits of self-improvement. J. G. Ballard

Self-improvement is the name of the game, and your primary objective is to strengthen yourself, not to destroy an opponent. Maxwell Maltz

The political restructuring we pursue in China is aimed at advancing the self-improvement and development of the socialist political system. We will continue to expand people's democracy and build a socialist country under the rule of law in keeping with China's national conditions. Hu Jintao

So, I think the output of our innovation is great. We have a culture of self-improvement. I know we can continue to improve. There is no issue. But at the same time, our absolute level of output is fantastic. Steve Ballmer

Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

self-imposture self-impotent self-improve self-improving self-including self-inclusive