self-esteem
noun
self-es·teem
ˌself-ə-ˈstēm 
1
: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect
2
Examples of self-esteem in a Sentence
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
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These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Those with high self-esteem shifted their energies onto reinforcing their warmth, kindness and capacity for care.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Melling conveys the paradoxical elevation of Colin’s low self-esteem through the subservient relationship with an appealing pluckiness.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Those with high self-esteem shifted their energies onto reinforcing their warmth, kindness and capacity for care.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Melling conveys the paradoxical elevation of Colin’s low self-esteem through the subservient relationship with an appealing pluckiness.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-esteem
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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