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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Bush portrayed Brooke — a confident, fashion-forward young woman whose charm often masked her struggles with self-worth and love.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, with Libra Season and the Equinox arriving, your focus turns to your sector of self-worth, money, and value systems.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The journey back to self-worth or financial stability can take years, especially without institutional or familial safety nets.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, with Libra Season and the Equinox arriving, your focus turns to your sector of self-worth, money, and value systems.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The journey back to self-worth or financial stability can take years, especially without institutional or familial safety nets.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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