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perfectionism
self-interest
sostantivo
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/ˈsɛɫˈfɪntɹəst/
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(auto-interesse)

(auto-interesse)

interesse personale

actions taken for one’s own benefit

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Supporting the proposal was in his self-interest.
The country acted in its economic self-interest.
self-defense
sostantivo
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(difesa personale)

(difesa personale)

autodifesa

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

self-control
sostantivo
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/ˌsɛɫfkənˈtɹoʊɫ/
(autocontrollo)

(autocontrollo)

autosufficienza

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

self-assurance
sostantivo
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/sˈɛlfəʃjˈʊɹəns/
(autoconfidenza)

(autoconfidenza)

autoefficienza

the confidence and trust one has in their own abilities, judgment, and decisions

self-obsessed
self-obsessed
aggettivo
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/sˈɛlfəbsˈɛst/
(narcisista)

(narcisista)

egocentrico

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

self-preservation
sostantivo
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(autoconservazione)

autopreservazione

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

self-sacrifice
sostantivo
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/sˈɛlfsˈækɹɪfˌaɪs/
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(sacrificio di sé)

autossacrificio

the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

compassion
compassion
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compassione

compassione

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

bravery
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coraggio

coraggio

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

cowardice
optimism
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ottimismo

ottimismo

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

pessimism
perfectionism
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(perfezionistica)

(perfezionistica)

perfezionismo

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

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