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self-loving

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/ˈsɛlfˈlʌvɪŋ/ · self-lov-ing

having a strong regard for one's own well-being and happiness.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a strong regard for one's own well-being and happiness.

اپنی بہبود اور خوشی کی خاطر ایک مضبوط خیال رکھنا۔

خود محبت

khud mohabbat

Synonyms

narcissisticself-absorbedself-caringخود پرستخود غرضعزت نفس

Antonyms

selflessaltruisticneglectfulخود فراموشایثار کرنے والاغافل

Common Collocations

  • self-loving behavior
  • self-loving attitude
  • self-loving practices

Example Sentences

She has a self-loving attitude that inspires others.

اس کا خود محبت کا رویہ دوسروں کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔

Us ka khud mohabbat ka rawaya doosron ko mutasir karta hai.

Practicing self-loving habits can improve one's mental health.

خود محبت کے عادات اپنانا کسی کی ذہنی صحت کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Khud mohabbat ke aadat apnana kisi ki zehni sehat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

In a self-loving society, individuals support each other's growth.

ایک خود محبت والے معاشرے میں، افراد ایک دوسرے کی ترقی کی حمایت کرتے ہیں۔

Ek khud mohabbat wale maashray mein, afraad ek doosre ki taraqqi ki himayat karte hain.

Easily Confused With

narcissistic:While both refer to self-focus, narcissism often involves a lack of empathy for others.

Word Family

self-love
nounخود محبت
self-caring
adjectiveخود خیال رکھنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-loving as putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others.

Imagine a person looking in the mirror and smiling, representing self-acceptance and love.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اپنے پیار میں غم کو بھول جائیں، خود محبت میں ڈوب جائیں۔

Apne pyar mein gham ko bhool jain, khud mohabbat mein doob jain.

In love for oneself, let us forget our sorrows, let us immerse ourselves in self-loving.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنے آپ سے محبت کرنی چاہیے۔

Apne aap se mohabbat karni chahiye.

One should love oneself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-love" — the regard for one's own well-being and happiness

First known use: 20th century

The term has evolved from the early concept of self-preservation into a more nuanced understanding of personal well-being and self-esteem.