self-worth

noun

ˌself-ˈwərth 

: 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

… 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

… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.

—Natalie Proulx

Examples of self-worth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why Hair Restoration Matters Hair loss can cause significant emotional distress and lower self-worth. —Kyle J. Russell, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024

Research shows that affirmations can improve academic achievement and help children maintain their self-worth even in challenging situations. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024

Young people are particularly vulnerable to the pressures of online presence, where the number of likes and followers can become a measure of self-worth. —Treshonda Baucom, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024

The truths featured in the book cover a number areas, including self-love, self-worth and independence, as well as making peace with one’s family. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

self-worth

noun

-ˈwərth

: self-esteem