words with self Flashcards
SELF-ASSURANCE
belief in your own abilities or strengths
SELF-CONTROL
the ability to remain calm and not show your emotions even if you are feeling angry, excited etc.
SELF-DEFENCE
something you say or do in order to protect yourself when you are being attacked, criticised, etc.
SELF-INTEREST
the act of thinking only about yourself and not caring about other people
SELF-OBSESSION
the state of being interested in yourself, your happiness, motivations and interests
SELF-PRESERVATION
protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation
SELF-SACRIFICE
the act of not allowing yourself to have or do sth in order to help other people
SELFLESSNESS
thinking more about the needs, happiness, etc of other people than about your own