How to Use self-esteem in a Sentence

self-esteem

noun

• Her low self-esteem came back, this time tinged with anger, the report said.
  — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
• The solipsism of low self-esteem is one of the wonders of the human psyche.
  — Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
• These small but daily digs wear down my self-esteem and self-worth.
  — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
• Burnes was quick to remind Eric Valenzuela, the Gaels’ coach, of his high self-esteem at the plate.
  — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
• The moon’s clash with Venus puts your self-esteem in another’s hands.
  — Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2025
• Few places in the U.S. have self-esteem like Wisconsin.
  — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2025
• So, in case their self-esteem has anything to do with the matter: What a handsome face!
  — Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
• And your choice to perhaps take him back reflects your low self-esteem.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
• A lot of it probably comes down to feelings of low self-esteem.
  — Eleanor Morgan, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2023
• Describe to her the impact that her words had on your daughter’s self-esteem.
  — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
• For many, the toll on mental health and self-esteem persisted for decades.
  — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
• The need to control is often a response to a loss, low self-esteem or trauma.
  — Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 June 2024
• The beatings broke his spirit and self-esteem and drove him to want to find his mother, Torres said.
  — Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 18 Feb. 2023
• Working a full day will give him a skill set, some money in his pocket, and self-esteem.
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
• The time has come to do some work on your self-esteem, my friend, and stop comparing yourself to others.
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2023
• The moon’s clash with Pluto places your self-esteem in another’s hands.
  — USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
• The appearance of your skin may cause feelings of shame and decreased self-esteem.
  — Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
• Plus, asking questions makes people like us more, which can be a boon to self-esteem.
  — Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 May 2024
• Work on your self-esteem, looking and feeling your best, and putting yourself first.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
• Aries March 21-April 19 A bout of low self-esteem could currently be weighing you down.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
• Which, of course, begs the eternal question: Does success solve all of your self-esteem problems?
  — Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
• But a lot of the songs really deal with basic self-esteem issues.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
• Enlist the support of a therapist who can explore your life with you and coach you on healthy ways to build self-esteem.
  — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
• The Gemini moon can play tricks on your self-esteem today.
  — USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
• His research has linked positive self-esteem in sports fans to the success of that fan’s team, and vice versa.
  — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 31 July 2025
• The good news is that once Mercury stations direct on Aug. 11, any fog around money or self-esteem starts to clear.
  — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
• And second, that this protective habit might be secretly harming your self-esteem.
  — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
• This took a toll on Yu’s self-esteem.
  — Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
• The self-esteem of a country comes with the understanding of who these people are.
  — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
• Nurture your child's self-esteem.
  — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 10 Jan. 2026