one's true self

language: en

definitions

  1. A person's authentic identity, character, or essence, free from social masks, pretenses, or the influence of external expectations.
    en: A person's authentic identity, character, or essence, free from social masks, pretenses, or the influence of external expectations.

examples

  1. After years of living to please others, she finally felt she was returning to her true self.

    After years of living to please others, she finally felt she was returning to her true self.