Behavior which increases one's own wealth or power, or which is intended to create an appearance of importance.

Of a wristwatch: that does not need to be wound but rather gathers energy from being moved while worn.

Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.

(sports) officiated by players, on the "honor system", rather than by an outside observer such as a referee.

The condition of being self-sufficient.

Reliant upon oneself; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.

The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others. / (law) An act of redressing or preventing a wrong by one's own actions rather than through legal proceedings.

That refers to itself or oneself. / (specifically) In a literary work: referring to the author or the author's other works.

Act or process of referring to itself or oneself.

Preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of everything else.