self-talk

See also: self talk

English

Alternative forms

self talk

Etymology

self- +‎ talk

Noun

self-talk (uncountable)

Talk to oneself, whether silent or aloud.
- 2017, Lena Koya, Mary-Lane Kamberg, Female Body Image and Self-Perception, page 80:
  One way to develop self-confidence is to try to step back and look at yourself objectively. Use positive self-talk instead of criticisms. Refrain from such self-talk as “I don't matter,” […]

Translations

talk to oneself

Czech: samomluva f
Finnish: itselleen puhuminen
French: (silent) monologue intérieur (fr) m, (aloud) soliloque (fr) m
Persian: please add this translation if you can
Russian: разгово́р с самим собо́й m (razgovór s samim sobój)

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