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self-enhancement

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/ˈsɛlf ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/ · self-en-hance-ment

The process of improving or enhancing one's own abilities or qualities.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of improving or enhancing one's own abilities or qualities.

اپنی صلاحیتوں یا خصوصیات کو بڑھانے کا عمل۔

خود کی بہتری

khud ki behtari

Synonyms

self-improvementpersonal developmentself-growthخود کی بہتریذاتی ترقیذاتی افزائش

Antonyms

self-diminishmentself-sabotageself-neglectخود کو کم کرناخود کو نقصان پہنچاناخود کو نظرانداز کرنا

Common Collocations

  • self-enhancement strategies
  • self-enhancement bias
  • path to self-enhancement

Example Sentences

Self-enhancement is essential for personal growth and development.

خود کی بہتری ذاتی نشوونما اور ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

khud ki behtari zaati nashonama aur taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

Many people engage in self-enhancement through various activities and practices.

بہت سے لوگ مختلف سرگرمیوں اور طریقوں کے ذریعے خود کی بہتری میں مشغول ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log mukhtalif sargarmioun aur tareeqoun ke zariye khud ki behtari mein mashgool hotay hain.

The concept of self-enhancement can lead to a more positive self-image.

خود کی بہتری کا تصور زیادہ مثبت خودی شبیہ کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Khud ki behtari ka tasawwur zyada musbat khudi shabiha ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-promotion:Self-enhancement focuses on personal growth, while self-promotion emphasizes public visibility and recognition.

Word Family

enhance
verbبڑھانا
enhanced
adjectiveبڑا ہوا
enhancement
nounبہتری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that self-enhancement is about enhancing your personal qualities.

Visualize a person climbing a mountain, symbolizing reaching new heights through self-improvement.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-enhance" — to improve oneself

First known use: 1970s

The term emerged in the 20th century within psychological and self-improvement discussions.