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
Teens, whose adolescence is marked by a fragile and forming sense of self, and evolving self-esteem, body image and gender identity, are especially vulnerable to the harms of social media.
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Harsh K. Trivedi, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024
When every kid participates in blowing out the candles, adds Cress, their self-esteem and sense of belonging can improve.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 19 July 2024
Some women stay and tolerate abuse until their self-esteem is completely eroded.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Bringing forward narratives of grief, mental health, self-esteem, faith and longevity of passion, the docuseries goes deeper into the women’s lives with every episode.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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Harsh K. Trivedi, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024
When every kid participates in blowing out the candles, adds Cress, their self-esteem and sense of belonging can improve.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 19 July 2024
Some women stay and tolerate abuse until their self-esteem is completely eroded.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Bringing forward narratives of grief, mental health, self-esteem, faith and longevity of passion, the docuseries goes deeper into the women’s lives with every episode.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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