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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Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.
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Gqlshare, Oc Register, 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
While in Charlotte, Sinclair also helped launch and facilitate a weekly self-esteem project called SMART Girls with Boys & Girls Club of America .
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
It's characterized by trust, resilience, high self-esteem, and comfort with intimacy.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
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Gqlshare, Oc Register, 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
While in Charlotte, Sinclair also helped launch and facilitate a weekly self-esteem project called SMART Girls with Boys & Girls Club of America .
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
It's characterized by trust, resilience, high self-esteem, and comfort with intimacy.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
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 Mar. 2026.
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