themself
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for themself, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Pron — The reflexive form of "they" used for a single person of unspecified or non-binary gender.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From them + self, on the pattern of himself/herself, formed to match singular "they."
Full origin of themself →Frequently asked questions
What does “themself” mean?
The word “themself” means the reflexive form of "they" used for a single person of unspecified or non-binary gender. In plain terms, a reflexive pronoun for one person whose gender isn't specified or who identifies as non-binary — like "themselves" but for one person.
How do you pronounce “themself”?
“Themself” is pronounced thehm-SEHLF (/ðɛmˈsɛlf/ in IPA).
How do you use “themself” in a sentence?
Here is “themself” used in a sentence: “Each guest should introduce themself when they arrive.”
What is another word for “themself”?
Words with a similar meaning to “themself” include themselves, theirself, theirselves, himself, herself and thonself.
What part of speech is “themself”?
“Themself” is a pronoun.