Download the app
educalingo
Search
I'm single, footloose and fancy free, I have no responsibilities, no anchors. Work, friendship and self-improvement, that's me.
Joel Edgerton

Meaning of "self-improvement" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT

self-improvement play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Improvement is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-IMPROVEMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Self-help

Self-help, or self-improvement, is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis. Many different self-help group programs exist, each with its own focus, techniques, associated beliefs, proponents and in some cases, leaders. "Self-help culture, particularly Twelve-Step culture, has provided some of our most robust new language: recovery, dysfunctional families, and codependency." Self-help often utilizes publicly available information or support groups, on the Internet as well as in person, where people in similar situations join together. From early examples in self-driven legal practice and home-spun advice, the connotations of the word have spread and often apply particularly to education, business, psychology and psychotherapy, commonly distributed through the popular genre of self-help books. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, potential benefits of self-help groups that professionals may not be able to provide include friendship, emotional support, experiential knowledge, identity, meaningful roles, and a sense of belonging.

Definition of self-improvement in the English dictionary

The definition of self-improvement in the dictionary is the improvement of one's status, position, education, etc, by one's own efforts.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-IMPROVEMENT

self-identity
self-ignite
self-ignition
self-image
self-immolation
self-importance
self-important
self-importantly
self-imposed
self-incompatibility
self-incompatible
self-induced
self-inductance
self-induction
self-inductive
self-indulgence
self-indulgent
self-indulgently
self-inflicted
self-insurance

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-IMPROVEMENT

advertisement
agreement
announcement
apartment
arrangement
basement
element
enforcement
engagement
implement
improvement
infringement
management
measurement
movement
placement
replacement
requirement
retirement
statement
supplement

Synonyms and antonyms of self-improvement in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-improvement» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Find out the translation of self-improvement to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-improvement from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-improvement» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自强
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autosuperación
570 millions of speakers

English

self-improvement
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आत्म सुधार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحسين الذات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самосовершенствование
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto-aperfeiçoamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ব উন্নতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´auto-amélioration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

peningkatan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbst-Verbesserung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自己改善
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자기 개선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngapikake dhewe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự hoàn thiện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய முன்னேற்றம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची सुधारणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

öz gelişim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

auto-miglioramento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samodoskonalenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самовдосконалення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

auto-imbunatatire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτο - βελτίωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- verbetering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självförbättring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selv-forbedring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-improvement

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-IMPROVEMENT»

The term «self-improvement» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.512 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Quite widely used
89
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «self-improvement» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of self-improvement
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «self-improvement».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-IMPROVEMENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «self-improvement» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «self-improvement» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-improvement

EXAMPLES

8 QUOTES WITH «SELF-IMPROVEMENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-improvement.
1
Joseph P. Bradley
It is the duty and high privilege of every human being to endeavor to improve himself. Effort at self-improvement is the definition sometimes given for religion. It may relate to our actions or to our convictions. In our actions we should aim at goodness; in our convictions, at truth.
2
Brene Brown
Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance.
3
Tony Buzan
The desire for self-improvement is vital. There is no point in pushing children; they need to be the ones who want to learn new skills.
4
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Become addicted to constant and never-ending self-improvement.
5
Joel Edgerton
I'm single, footloose and fancy free, I have no responsibilities, no anchors. Work, friendship and self-improvement, that's me.
6
Hu Jintao
The political restructuring we pursue in China is aimed at advancing the self-improvement and development of the socialist political system. We will continue to expand people's democracy and build a socialist country under the rule of law in keeping with China's national conditions.
7
David Lee Roth
The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit.
8
Thomas Steinbeck
I like writing, but I write for self-improvement more than I do for money.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-IMPROVEMENT»

Discover the use of self-improvement in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-improvement and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Self-Improvement 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know
The way they reach that potential is through commitment to personal growth." Self-Improvement 101 provides the essentials leaders need to keep striving for excellence no matter where they are or what they are doing.
John Maxwell, 2009
2
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in ...
Now repackaged for its 15th anniversary, this classic--in which Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity--includes a new Foreword and Afterword, and a newly designed jacket.
Stephen R. Covey, 2004
3
Self Improvement of Relationship Skills Through Body Language
Learn to identify hints, clues, signals, and signs by which people convey their innermost feelings and thoughts. Improve your image and self-presentation while improving your self-preservation skills.
Mark Ford, 2004
4
PSP(sm): A Self-Improvement Process for Software Engineers
This book describes the PSP and is the definitive guide and reference for its latest iteration. PSP training focuses on the skills required by individual software engineers to improve their personal performance.
Watts S. Humphrey, 2005
5
Chess Self-Improvement
This material has never appeared in the English language before, and represents the pick of monthly articles that Franco has written for a quarter of a century in Spanish-language magazines, revised and rechecked for this book.
Zenon Franco, 2006
6
The Elements of Self-Improvement
Clear, concise, and compelling, this book is an invaluable tool, whether you have just graduated, are building a career or family, are a leader in a company large or small, or are looking to give back to your community.
Adrian Phillips, 2012
7
How To Win Friends and Influence People
You can take the job you have...and improve it! You can take any situation you're in...and make it work for you! Since its release in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold more than 15 million copies.
Dale Carnegie, 2010
8
Developing and Institutionalizing a Self-improvement ...
A collection of research on ten secondary schools in Wisconsin involved in a self-improvement oriented project regarding student performances for 1982 through 1984.
Herbert John Klausmeier, 1985
9
I'm Broken, Where's the Glue? - A Guide to Self-improvement, ...
This book is a collection of experiences, observations and ideas that will help you to achieve a better life.
Briana Blair, Dr. Briana, MsD Blair, 2010
10
Twelve Steps to Self-improvement: A Crisp Assessment Profile
Optimism is a must in today's competitive world. It's often your edge up. This life-changing book uses twelve self-improvement profiles to help you gain a new focus on your personal life and career.
‎1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-IMPROVEMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-improvement is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why Does Ali Need Self-Improvement?
Mother, Wife, Author, Actress, Comedian (in no order except all at once), Ali Wentworth juggles it all. In her latest book, Happily Ali After, the multitalented ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Self Improvement: 'New Horizons' at Pluto - touching the edge of the …
Are you one of our regular students for Self-Improvement Wednesday? Each week, you get to learn something new - that's our Self Improvement pledge. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
3
Self Improvement: Chromosomes and Chromosomal Disorders
Are you one of our regular students for Self-Improvement Wednesday? Each week, you get to learn something new - that's our self improvement pledge. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
4
Self-Improvement Gets Romantic In 'Results'
Kat, a personal trainer played with rabid verve by Cobie Smulders in the terrific new comedy Results, is a recognizable gym rat modestly enlarged for comical ... «NPR, May 15»
5
Police brutality can't be fixed by African-American self-improvement
Police brutality can't be fixed by African-American self-improvement. Crime · Tea Party Movement. Police brutality can't be fixed by African-American self- ... «Chicago Tribune, May 15»
6
Self-Improvement is Driving Me Crazy
Caveat permanentum: Nothing in this blog is research-based or empirically verifiable. I'm not against those things, but other people are much better at them than ... «Big Think, May 15»
7
33 Self-Improvement Thingees to Read and Then Quickly Forget
I don't know about you, but I'm overwhelmed by all of the numerical lists that have somehow found the exact number of things I need to do... or give up... or ... «Huffington Post, May 15»
8
Anthony Robbins is the king when it comes to self-improvement
For the past year, I've been on a self-improvement mission. Fed up with a life spent worrying, single and broke, I've set myself a bizarre challenge to live by the ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
9
The Culture of Transhumanism Is About Self-Improvement
Over the last few years, I've received various reactions from the public about my articles on transhumanism. Those reactions have ranged all across the ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
10
Self-Improvement is Something to Be Enjoyed
Self-improvement is almost universally seen as a chore. "Oh bother, I'm absolute rubbish at delegating work to my teammates. About time I attended a seminar. «Big Think, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Self-Improvement [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/self-improvement>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z