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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Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Psychological factors such as trauma, negative thinking patterns, perfectionism or low self-worth can further increase vulnerability, says Noorlander.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Your self-worth can rise as others acknowledge your contributions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
But on a personal level, students in these programs experience a greater sense of belonging and self-worth.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Psychological factors such as trauma, negative thinking patterns, perfectionism or low self-worth can further increase vulnerability, says Noorlander.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Your self-worth can rise as others acknowledge your contributions.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
But on a personal level, students in these programs experience a greater sense of belonging and self-worth.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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