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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Value yourself, because self-worth shapes every choice.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
As the month progresses, the focus shifts toward self-worth and sustainability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The tone around her might be on the lighter side, but for Lilian, the stakes are grave with the very essence of her self-worth and life’s work on the line.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, suppressing your needs, emotions, and inner truth can erode self-trust and self-worth—both of which are foundational to mental health.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
As the month progresses, the focus shifts toward self-worth and sustainability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The tone around her might be on the lighter side, but for Lilian, the stakes are grave with the very essence of her self-worth and life’s work on the line.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, suppressing your needs, emotions, and inner truth can erode self-trust and self-worth—both of which are foundational to mental health.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.
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