ˈsel]ˌfu̇d, ]fˌhu̇d, ˈseu̇], ˈse(ə)] — see self I noun
( -s )
Etymology: self (III) + -hood; intended as translation of German meinheit (synonym of German selbheit selfhood)
1.
a. : the state of possessing an individual identity or the individuality so possessed : ipseity
the intrinsic selfhood of each individual thing in nature — Walker Gibson
b. : one's own character or personality
the struggle of the partially emancipated woman for selfhood — G.J.Becker
2. : self-centeredness , selfishness
expose the quivering uncleanliness of a festering selfhood — Perry Miller