Synonyms for oneself


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wuhn-self, wuhnz-
Phonetic Transcription : wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-

Top 10 synonyms for oneself Other synonyms for the word oneself

Définition of oneself

Origin :
  • 1540s, one's self. Hyphenated 18c.; written as one word from c.1827, on model of himself, itself, etc.
  • As in self : noun being
Example sentences :
  • One could think of oneself as knowing God, and be aware of no forcing of the note.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • From savages one cannot expect too much, not even from oneself.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • There is no more reason to believe in oneself than in the external world.
  • Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
  • For oneself, yes—but for others who suffer and don't believe!
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • When it doesn't succeed, one's only got oneself to blame, that's all.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • Only one keeps it in, one does not make an exhibition of oneself.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • How can one seek wretchedness for oneself with such obstinacy?
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • One learns a lot from them, but one makes a fool of oneself in the world.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • If it were for oneself it would be different, but for our own Father!
  • Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
  • One can now give oneself and let oneself go as if one were at home.
  • Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind

Antonyms for oneself

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