in itself

phrase

: in its own nature : intrinsically

was not in itself bad

Examples of in itself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lobby, decked out in light fixtures made from antique crystal decanters, is a wonder in itself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Even if the hackers have nothing else but the ability to trigger a push alert to Asos app users, that in itself is the ability to disrupt the all-important relationship with the shopper. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Just the genre in itself — a dark political comedy — should not cost any more than $40 million or $50 million. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

As the Malwarebytes blog notes, a connected vehicle contacting its manufacturer isn’t an issue in itself, since updates, safety alerts, and navigation all require internet access. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in itself

• ourself
• bookshelf
• herself
• himself
• hisself
• meself
• myself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself
• elf