oneself
/wʌnˈsɛlf/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.
Pronoun
Examples
Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oneself” mean?
A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.
Is “oneself” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.