however myself

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "however myself" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is not typically used in standard English, as it combines two elements that do not logically fit together in this context. Example: "I wanted to join the team; however, myself was not invited."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

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Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

Many people, however, myself included, miss the masks.

The New Yorker

However, myself, Robert and Brendan, who were also staying at the hotel, decided to ignore the busts of the Old Town and explore beyond the tourist areas in the hope of finding what lies behind the smart new face that Estonia is presenting to the world.

The Guardian - Travel

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

At first, the track was planned to be the lead single from Bionic, however "Not Myself Tonight" was released instead.

Wikipedia

I did, however, find myself driving home very cautiously.

The New York Times

I do however pride myself on not being the sort of designer who will push forth his one idea and then sit on his hands.

The New Yorker

I, however, found myself more often than not on the side of Michael O'Leary - after all, if you pay £6 to go to Prague, what do you expect?

Independent

I did, however, confine myself to places that have opened since 2004, the year that, by my reckoning, inaugurated the chapter in question.

The New York Times - Food

I did, however, find myself being entertained by several other shows.

Forbes

I have, however, found myself somewhere I could have never imagined.

Forbes

However, I myself remain doubtful.

Huffington Post

I do, however, find myself in the recent possession of a real fish once again.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When aiming for formal tone, use more appropiate alternatives like "Nevertheless".

Common error

Avoid using reflexive pronouns like "myself" directly after conjunctions like "however". This construction is generally considered ungrammatical. Instead, restructure your sentence to use a subject pronoun or a different conjunction.

Linguistic Context

Conjunctive adverbial phrase. The phrase attempts to introduce a contrasting statement. The primary grammatical function is to link two clauses or sentences, indicating a contrast or shift in thought. However, its structure is considered incorrect, as noted by Ludwig.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

67%

Wiki

17%

Science

16%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "however myself" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrase is not correctly structured. Although there are a few instances of its usage in informal contexts like news articles and blog posts, it is advisable to use grammatically correct alternatives such as ""however, I"" or ""but I myself"" to ensure clarity and correctness in your writing. Prioritize using subject pronouns (I, he, she) instead of reflexive pronouns (myself, himself, herself) after conjunctions like "however" for improved grammatical accuracy.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

however, I

Uses a pronoun instead of "myself" for correct grammatical structure.

but I myself

Replaces "however" with "but" and clarifies the pronoun usage.

yet I

Offers a more concise alternative with similar connective meaning.

nevertheless, I

Provides a formal alternative to express contrast.

still, I

Suggests a simpler way to indicate a contrast or reservation.

even I

Emphasizes the speaker's inclusion in a situation.

though I

Uses a subordinating conjunction for a different sentence structure.

on the other hand, I

Introduces a contrasting point of view.

in contrast, I

Directly indicates a difference or opposition.

conversely, I

Highlights a reversed or opposite situation.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use "however" when referring to oneself?

The correct way is to use the subject pronoun "I" after "however", such as in the sentence "However, I disagree."

Is "however myself" grammatically correct?

No, "however myself" is not grammatically correct. The correct usage would be "however, I" or "but I myself".

What are some alternatives to "however myself"?

Some alternatives include "however, I", "but I myself", or "nevertheless, I".

Can I use "myself" directly after a conjunction like "however"?

It is generally not correct to use "myself" directly after a conjunction like "however". Use a subject pronoun instead, such as "I".