self-expression
ˌsɛlf.ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən
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Definition of self-expression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
personal expressionthe act of expressing one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas
  • Art is a form of self-expression that allows individuals to convey their emotions..
2.
creativityshowing personality and feelings through creative activities
  • Painting is his favorite method of self-expression.
self-discovery self-revelation
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Origin of self-expression

English, self (individual) + expression (act of expressing)

Terms with self-expression included in their meaning

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self-deprecation
expression of self-deprecation after a mistake
self-expression
confidently expressing one's true self
self-expression
act of asserting oneself
restraint
self-restraint in expression and behavior
self-expression
confidently express one's rights or opinions
self-expression
gain confidence to express opinions or ideas
personal style
dressed in clothing of the opposite gender as self-expression
psychology group
group meeting for self-awareness, understanding, and open emotional expression

Examples of self-expression in a sentence

  • Dance offers a unique avenue for self-expression.
  • Writing poetry is her form of self-expression.
  • Dance allows for unique self-expression.

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  1. French:expression personnelle, ...
  2. German:Selbstausdruck, Selbstdarstellung, ...
  3. Italian:autoespressione, auto-espressione, ...
  4. Spanish:expresión personal, expresión creativa, ...
  5. Portuguese:autoexpressão, ...
  6. Chinese:自我表达, 自我展现, ...
  7. Japanese:自己表現, 自分らしさの表現, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْبِير عَنِ الذَّات, إِبْرَاز الذَّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּטּוּי עַצְמִי, בִּטּוּי עַצְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:самовыражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:самовираження, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति, रचनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति, ...
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