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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This playbook leans into principles like setting boundaries, operating from your own set of values, self-worth > people pleasing, operating from a place of abundance, the magic of one step = momentum, and following your own circadian rhythm.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Consider your self-worth when asking for a raise or making a big investment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
For the next six months, your finances, self-worth, and resources are under Saturn’s microscope.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
In this world, people define their self-worth based on their ability to provide for their families — and when unemployment becomes an existential threat, why shouldn’t a guy like Man-soo start killing those who stand in his way?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
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Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Consider your self-worth when asking for a raise or making a big investment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
For the next six months, your finances, self-worth, and resources are under Saturn’s microscope.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
In this world, people define their self-worth based on their ability to provide for their families — and when unemployment becomes an existential threat, why shouldn’t a guy like Man-soo start killing those who stand in his way?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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