Self-Improvement Words

verb to prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something challenging or difficult

• It is important to brace up for the upcoming challenges in the project.
• Hey, brace up! We've got a lot of work to do today.
• Come on, brace up and let's get this party started!
• She had to brace up her emotions before giving the speech.

verb to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually

• The professor's lecture aimed to edify the students on the principles of physics.
• I always feel edified after reading a good book on philosophy.
• Dude, that documentary totally edified me about climate change.
• Traveling to new countries can edify your soul and broaden your perspective.

adjective providing moral or intellectual instruction

• The professor's lecture was truly edifying, providing valuable insights into the topic.
• I find documentaries to be quite edifying, I always learn something new from them.
• That podcast episode was so edifying, it really opened my eyes to a different perspective.
• Reading that novel was an edifying experience, it enriched my understanding of human nature.

noun A person's true or spiritual self; one's deepest thoughts and feelings

• It is important to nourish the inner man through self-reflection and meditation.
• Sometimes you just need to listen to your inner man and trust your instincts.
• I always follow my inner man when making tough decisions.
• His inner man was at peace with the difficult choice he had to make.

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or courage

• He possessed a strong and manly demeanor that commanded respect from those around him.
• The manly way he chopped wood impressed everyone at the campsite.
• He's always trying to act all manly in front of his friends.
• His manly courage in the face of danger inspired others to follow his lead.

verb to successfully deal with or gain control over a problem or difficulty

• She was able to overcome the challenges and achieve success in her career.
• He managed to overcome his fear of public speaking by practicing regularly.
• I can't believe she overcame that crazy obstacle course!
• Together, we can overcome any hurdle that comes our way.

verb to delay or postpone action; put off doing something

• It is important to manage your time effectively and not procrastinate on important tasks.
• I always procrastinate on studying for exams until the last minute.
• I tend to put things off and procrastinate way too much.
• Procrastinating is like borrowing time from your future self, with interest.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company must strive against market competition to maintain its leading position.
• We have to strive against all odds to make this project successful.
• I'm constantly striving against haters who try to bring me down.
• She felt like she was striving against a strong current in her efforts to achieve her goals.

noun a person or thing that subdues or conquers

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• The police were able to apprehend the criminal with the help of a skilled subduer.
• The bouncer at the club is known as the ultimate subduer when dealing with rowdy patrons.
• That MMA fighter is a real subduer in the ring, taking down opponents with ease.
• Her calming presence acted as a subduer in the midst of chaos, bringing peace to the situation.

pronoun A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. 'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the subject of the sentence.

• They must learn to rely on themselves in order to succeed in the business world.
• They need to do it themselves if they want it done right.
• They gotta handle it themselves, no one else will do it for them.
• In order to truly grow, one must learn to plant the seeds themselves.

adjective describing a person or thing that has not been marked or damaged by a scar

• The surgeon was able to successfully remove the tumor, leaving the surrounding tissue unscarred.
• Despite the accident, his face remained unscarred thanks to his quick reflexes.
• She's been through a lot but still came out unscarred and stronger than ever.
• His reputation remained unscarred despite the false accusations.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'someone'

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being, such as 'show'

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, such as 'that'

• The presentation of our new product features will show our competitors that we are serious about innovation.
• When we win the championship, that'll show all the haters that we're the best.
• If I get a promotion before him, that will show him who's boss.
• By achieving our goals, we can show the world that nothing is impossible.

noun a fear of public speaking

• Many people struggle with glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, especially in professional settings.
• I have a bit of glossophobia, so I try to avoid giving speeches whenever I can.
• Public speaking gives me major glossophobia vibes, I just can't handle it.
• Her glossophobia felt like a heavy weight on her shoulders, holding her back from speaking up in important situations.

noun a Latin phrase

adjective meaning 'prepared for either'

• The soldier was ad utrumque paratus, ready for any situation on the battlefield.
• I always keep a first aid kit in my car, ad utrumque paratus!
• He's like a walking Swiss Army knife, ad utrumque paratus for anything.
• She approached the negotiation ad utrumque paratus, prepared for any possible outcome.