oneself
pronoun
one·self
(ˌ)wən-ˈself 
Southern also -ˈsef
1
: a person's self : one's own self
—used reflexively as object of a preposition or verb or for emphasis in various constructions
It is important to have good feelings about oneself.
2
: one's normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
the need to protect oneself from danger
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“Oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oneself. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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oneself
pronoun
one·self
(ˌ)wən-ˈself
1
: one's own self
one can feel proud of oneself
2
: one's normal or healthy self
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