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The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings, and the possessor of capacities and character; a person as a distinct individual; a being regarded as having…

Degradation of one's self by one's own act.

The abuse of one's own self, powers, or faculties.

One's own affairs; one's private business. [Obs.] Shak.

Annihilation by one's own acts; annihilation of one's desires. Addison.

Approving one's own action or character by one's own judgment. One self-approving hour whole years outweighs Of stupid starers and of loud huzzas. Pope.

asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.

The act of asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; the quality of being self-asserting.

Assumed by one's own act, or without authority.

Begotten by one's self, or one's own powers.

Control over one's own feelings, temper, etc.; self-control.

Imparting or communicating by its own powers.

Satisfied with one's own character, capacity, and doings; self- satisfied.

Having an overweening opinion of one's own powers, attainments; vain; conceited. -- Self`-con*ceit"ed*ness, n.

Condemnation of one's self by one's own judgment.

Confident of one's own strength or powers; relying on one's judgment or ability; self-reliant. -- Self`-con"fi*dent*ly, adv.

Considering in one's own mind; deliberating. Pope.

Convicted by one's own consciousness, knowledge, avowal, or acts.

Culture, training, or education of one's self by one's own efforts.

Deceived or misled respecting one's self by one's own mistake or error.