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
Recent Examples on the Web
Helping others is a great way to increase your self-esteem while building social connections along the way.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
All participants completed an online survey, which asked them to rate their satisfaction levels with friends, family, self-esteem, and extraversion.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The life-skills curriculum includes areas such as communication, self-esteem, and self-care.
—Kate Okorie, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
Whether cutting grass, dog-walking, or serving up coffee, getting a job is an excellent way for your teenager to learn the value of hard work and to bolster their self-esteem.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
All participants completed an online survey, which asked them to rate their satisfaction levels with friends, family, self-esteem, and extraversion.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The life-skills curriculum includes areas such as communication, self-esteem, and self-care.
—Kate Okorie, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
Whether cutting grass, dog-walking, or serving up coffee, getting a job is an excellent way for your teenager to learn the value of hard work and to bolster their self-esteem.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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