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self-obsessed
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self-sacrifice
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compassion
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bravery
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materialism
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optimism
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perfectionism
self-interest
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(egoism)

(egoism)

interes personal

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
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/ˌsɛɫfdɪˈfɛns/
(apărare proprie)

(apărare proprie)

autoapărare

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

self-control
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/ˌsɛɫfkənˈtɹoʊɫ/
(stăpânire de sine)

(stăpânire de sine)

autocontrol

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

selflessness
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(neegoism)

(neegoism)

altruism

to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

self-assurance
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/sˈɛlfəʃjˈʊɹəns/
(încredere în sine)

(încredere în sine)

autoconfidenţă

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

self-obsessed
self-obsessed
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/sˈɛlfəbsˈɛst/
(egoist)

(egoist)

auto-obsesionat

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

self-preservation
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/sˈɛlfpɹɪsɚvˈeɪʃən/
(instinct de autoconservare)

(instinct de autoconservare)

auto-conservare

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

self-sacrifice
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/sˈɛlfsˈækɹɪfˌaɪs/
(sacrificiu de sine)

(sacrificiu de sine)

autoculpă

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

compassion
compassion
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(misericordie)

(misericordie)

compasiune

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

bravery
bravery
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(curaj)

(curaj)

vitejie

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

cowardice
materialism
materialism
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(materialitate)

(materialitate)

materialism

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

optimism
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(încredere temporară)

(încredere temporară)

optimism

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

pessimism
perfectionism
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(perfecționare)

(perfecționare)

perfecționism

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

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