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Synonyms for selfhood

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Solipsism — the quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness

solipsism, selfishness, egocentricity, me-firstism

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.

  2. n. 2

    State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.

Forms

Plural
selfhoods → solipsisms, selfishnesses, egocentricities, me-firstisms…

Example sentences

  • selfishness Selfishness is an essential part of his character.
  • solipsism Solipsism only exists if I believe it does.
  • identity Sami didn't reveal the identity of his assailants.
  • individuality Individuality is stressed in the Western world.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
selfhoodrising
selfishnessrising
solipsismrising
egocentricityfalling
identityrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters
identity4, selfness
9 letters
solipsism
11 letters
personality5, selfishness3
13 letters
individuality7, egocentricity

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (identity4 = 4 syllables).