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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The good news is that once Mercury stations direct on Aug. 11, any fog around money or self-esteem starts to clear.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
Leo season brings a radiant boost to your self-esteem.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The findings showed that SEL produced students with improved social and emotional skills, more positive attitudes and behaviors, as well as higher self-esteem, perseverance, and optimism.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Study 3, which involved 403 US participants, expanded on the previous study by adding green vs. gray landscape ratings, measures of temporal distance (that is, how long ago the visit happened), and additional psychological benefits of self-continuity, self-esteem, and authenticity.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
Leo season brings a radiant boost to your self-esteem.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The findings showed that SEL produced students with improved social and emotional skills, more positive attitudes and behaviors, as well as higher self-esteem, perseverance, and optimism.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Study 3, which involved 403 US participants, expanded on the previous study by adding green vs. gray landscape ratings, measures of temporal distance (that is, how long ago the visit happened), and additional psychological benefits of self-continuity, self-esteem, and authenticity.
—New Atlas, 20 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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