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ourself Synonyms

Another word for ourself

Choosing another word for ourself depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• pronoun (Context 1)

Used instead of "ourselves" as a reflexive or emphatic pronoun when the speaker or writer is a single person using the royal, editorial, or generic "we".

Usage Example

"We must ask ourselves whether this editorial policy truly serves a single reader."

Strong
ourselves
myself

• pronoun (Context 2)

A nonstandard variant of "ourselves" used to refer to a group of people.

Usage Example

"We decided to build the backyard deck ourselves over the long weekend."

Strongest
ourselves

• Nearby Words

ouija
ounce
our
ourself
ourselves
ouse
oust

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ourself. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ourself
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