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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Sĕlf-ag-grăn'dize-ment or Sĕlf-ăg'gran-dize-ment, n.p. 1197The aggrandizement or exaltation of one's self.
  2. Sĕlf'-an-nī'hi-lā'ted, a.p. 1197Annihilated by one's self.
  3. Sĕlf'-an-nī'hi-lā'tion, n.p. 1197Annihilation by one's own acts; annihilation of one's natural desires.
  4. Sĕlf'-ap-plause', n.p. 1197Applause of one's self.
  5. Sĕlf'-ap-plȳ'ing, a.p. 1197Applying to, or by, one's self.
  6. Sĕlf'-ap-prov'ing, a.p. 1197Approving one's own action or character. One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud huzzas. Pope.
  7. Sĕlf'-as-sĕrt'ing, a.p. 1197Asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner, or as if by right.
  8. Sĕlf/-as-sēr'tion, n.p. 1197The act of asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; a putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.
  9. Sĕlf'-as-sūmed', a.p. 1197Assumed by one's own act, or without authority.
  10. Sĕlf'-as-sūred', a.p. 1197Assured by one's self.
  11. Self'-at-trac'tive, a.p. 1197Attractive by one's self.
  12. Self/-băn'ished, a.p. 1197Exiled voluntarily.
  13. Sĕlf/-be-gŏt'ten, a.p. 1197Begotten by one's self, or one's powers.
  14. Sĕlf'-bôrn, a.p. 1197Born or produced by one's self.
  15. Sĕlf-cĕn'tered or Sĕlf-cĕn'tred, a.p. 1197Centered in itself, or in one's self. The earth self-centered and unmoved. Dryden.
  16. Sĕlf'-/cĕn/ter-ing or Sĕlf-/cĕn/tring, a.p. 1197Centering in one's self.
  17. Sĕlf-cen-trā'tion, n.p. 1197The state or quality of being self-centered.
  18. Sĕlf'-chăr'i-ty, n.p. 1197Love of one's self.
  19. Sĕlf'-com-mānd', n.p. 1197Control over one's own feelings, temper, &c.; self-control.
  20. Sĕlf'-com-mūne′, n.p. 1197Self-communion. [Poet.]
  21. Sĕlf'-com-mū'ni-ca-tive, a.p. 1197Imparting or communicating by its own powers.
  22. Sĕlf'-com-mūn'ion, n.p. 1197Communion with one's self; thoughts about one's self.
  23. Sĕlf'-com-pla'cen-cy, n.p. 1197Satisfaction in one's own character, performances, &c. Foster.
  24. Sĕlf'-con-cēit', n.p. 1197Conceit of one's self; a high opinion of one's powers or endowments; vanity.
  25. Sĕlf/-con-cēit'ed, a.p. 1197Having a high or overweening opinion of one's own person or merits; vain; conceited.
  26. Sĕlf/-con-cēit'ed-ness, n.p. 1197An overweening opinion of one's own person or accomplishments; vanity.
  27. Sĕlf'-con-cĕrn', n.p. 1197Concern for one's self.
  28. Sĕlf/-cŏn/dĕm-nā'tion, n.p. 1197Condemnation by one's own conscience.
  29. Sĕlf'-cŏn'fi-dence, n.p. 1197Confidence in one's own opinion or powers, without extraneous aid; reliance upon one's own powers; self-reliance. “A feeling of self-confidence which supported and sustained him.” B. Disraeli.
  30. Sĕlf/-ĕd'n/fi-dent, a.p. 1197Confident of one's own strength or powers; relying on the correctness of one's own judgment, or the competence of one's own powers without other aid.
  31. Sĕlf-cŏn'fi-dent-ly, adv.p. 1197With self-confidence.
  32. Sĕlf-cŏn’sciŏŭs, a.p. 1197Conscious of one's acts or states as belonging to, or originating in, one's self. 2. Conscious of one's self as an object of the observation of others. 3. Estimating too highly one's capacities…
  33. Sĕlf'-cŏn'sciŏŭs-ness, n.p. 1197The act or capacity of being self-conscious. 2. Consciousness of one's self as an object of the observation of others.
  34. Sĕlf'-con-sid'er-ing, a.p. 1197Considering in one's own mind; deliberating.
  35. Sělf/-eon-sist'en-cy, n.p. 1197The state or quality of being self-consistent.
  36. Sĕlf'-con-sist'ent, a.p. 1197Consistent with one's self, or with itself; not deviating from the ordinary standard by which the conduct is guided; logically consistent throughout.
  37. Sĕlf-con-sūm'ing, a.p. 1197Consuming one's self, or itself.
  38. Sĕlf/-cŏn/tra-dĭc'tion, n.p. 1197The act of contradicting itself or themselves; repugnancy in conceptions or in terms; a proposition consisting of two members, one of which contradicts the other; as, to be and not to be at the same…
  39. Sĕlf/-cŏn/tra-dict'o-ry, a.p. 1197Contradicting itself or themselves.
  40. Sĕlf/-eon-trōl’, n.p. 1197Control of one’s self; restraint exercised over one’s self; self-command.
  41. Sĕlf'-cōn-vĭct'ed, a.p. 1197Convicted by one's own consciousness, knowledge, or avowal.
  42. Sĕlf/-con-vĭc'tion, n.p. 1197Conviction proceeding from one's own consciousness, knowledge, or confession.
  43. Sĕlf/-ere-ā't-ed, a.p. 1197Created by one's self; not formed or constituted by another.
  44. Sĕlf'-cŭl'tŭre, n.p. 1197Culture, training, or education of one's self.
  45. Sĕlf'-de-cēit', n.p. 1197Deception respecting one's self, or that originates from one's own mistake; self-deception.
  46. Sĕlf'-de-cēived', a.p. 1197Deceived or misled respecting one's self by one's own mistake or error.
  47. Sĕlf'-de-cĕp'tion, n.p. 1197Deception concerning one's self, proceeding from one's own mistake.
  48. Sĕlf'-de-fĕnse' or Sĕlf'-de-fĕnce', n.p. 1197The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation; as, a man may be justified in killing another in self-defense.
  49. Sĕlf/-de-fĕn’sive, a.p. 1197Tending to defend one's self.
  50. Sĕlf-dĕg'ra-dā'tion, n.p. 1197The act or effect of lowering or debasing one's self. Stearns.
  51. Sĕlf'-de-lā'tion, n.p. 1197Accusation of one's self. “Bound to inform against himself, to be the agent of the most rigid self-delation.” Milman.
  52. Sĕlf'-de-lū'ṣion, n.p. 1197The delusion of one's self, or respecting one's self.
  53. Sĕlf'-de-nī'al, n.p. 1197The denial of one's self; the forbearing to gratify one's own appetites or desires.
  54. Self'-de-ny'ing-ly, adv.p. 1197In a self-denying manner.
  55. Sĕlf'-de-pĕnd'ent or Sĕlf'-de-pĕnd'ing, a.p. 1197Depending on one's self.
  56. Sēlf-dēr'e-lĭc'tion, n.p. 1197Desertion of one's self.
  57. Sēlf'-de-stroy'er, n.p. 1197One who destroys himself.
  58. Sēlf-de-struc'tion, n.p. 1197The destruction of one's self; voluntary destruction.
  59. Sĕlf'-de-strŭc'tive, a.p. 1197Tending to the destruction of one's self.
  60. Sĕlf'-de-tĕr'mi-nā'tion, n.p. 1197Determination by one's own self; or determination of one's acts or states without the necessitating force of motives;—applied to the voluntary power or activity.