self-worth
noun
: a sense of one's own value as a human being : self-esteem
feelings of self-worth
a lack of self-worth
helping to build/develop self-worth
people with low/greater/higher self-worth
Too often, college students base their self-worth solely on their GPA.—
Marcia Morris
Marcia Morris… jobs that gave them not only wages and health care and pensions but also a context, a sense of self-worth, a kind of identity.—Lance Morrow
Lance Morrow… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.—Natalie Proulx
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Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The sun connecting with Neptune may diffuse your self-worth and belief in your skills.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Those dejected fans can find solace in the words of K-pop idols, some of whom preach about the importance of acceptance and self-worth.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
To raise their self-esteem, raise their self-worth, teach them how to focus their lives in the proper way, in the most positive way.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The sun connecting with Neptune may diffuse your self-worth and belief in your skills.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Those dejected fans can find solace in the words of K-pop idols, some of whom preach about the importance of acceptance and self-worth.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
To raise their self-esteem, raise their self-worth, teach them how to focus their lives in the proper way, in the most positive way.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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