She cultivated self-reliance by learning to cook, fix things around the house, and manage her finances.

After the argument, his self-contempt made it hard for him to apologize, even though he knew he was partly at fault.

After losing the race, he sank into self-pity instead of practicing harder.

The committee's self-justificatory report glossed over several critical errors to preserve its reputation.

Her self-assurance helped her negotiate the contract calmly and assertively.

Her self-importance made it difficult for her to accept any criticism, no matter how constructive.

Her self-righteous lecture about recycling left everyone feeling judged rather than inspired.

He used to self-abuse when he felt overwhelmed, but he has started attending therapy and is learning healthier ways to cope.

His self-abuse prevented him from accepting the uncomfortable truth.

Her refusal to confront the facts was nothing more than self-delusion that kept her comfortable in a failing strategy.