Synonyms of selfhood

26 similar words

Another word for selfhood is identity. Other synonyms of selfhood are self-obsession, self-absorption, selfishness, egoism and self-centeredness.

Synonyms and similar words for selfhood

egocentricityThe quality of being egocentric.
me-firstismThe tendency to put oneself first; individualistic selfishness.
solipsismSelf-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
egoismThe tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
hoggeryHoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.
interestednessSelfishness.
porkishnessThe state or quality of being porkish.
selfishnessThe quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
self-absorptionPreoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of everything else.
self-centerednessThe state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself.
self-interestednessThe quality of being self-interested.
self-obsessionPreoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness.
self-servingnessThe state of someone or something being self-serving.
egomism obsolete
philauty obsoleteSelfishness, self-esteem, vanity.
suicism obsoleteSelfishness; egoism.

beinghood
identityThe difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the...
individuality
ipseitySelfhood; individual identity.
personality
personhood
personnessThe state, quality, or condition of a person; personality; individuality; personhood; personableness.
selfness
selfship
selfdom archaicSelfhood.

noun State of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.
noun The fully developed self; one's personality, character.
noun The quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.

What is another word for selfhood?: Selfhood has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as identity, self-obsession, self-absorption, selfishness, egoism and self-centeredness.
What does selfhood mean?: Selfhood means state of having a distinct identity, or being an individual distinct from others; individuality.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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