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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
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as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
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Recent Examples of self-esteem
These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while boosting self-esteem and dopamine levels.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
That’s likely because, before losing weight, food noise, physical exhaustion, and decades of guilt, self-blame, and failed diets wore down patients’ self-esteem, Gendreau explained.
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Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while boosting self-esteem and dopamine levels.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
That’s likely because, before losing weight, food noise, physical exhaustion, and decades of guilt, self-blame, and failed diets wore down patients’ self-esteem, Gendreau explained.
—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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Politics, Lander said, didn’t have to be a selfish endeavor driven by ego.
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What gives us confidence in this assertion?
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Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
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Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio.
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That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect.
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Vintage Mirrors Layered on Surfaces Instead of hanging every mirror, try leaning a smaller antique mirror on a console, vanity, or shelf behind other objects.
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The bathroom had a roomy tub, large shower, double vanity and very good lighting.
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And yet his self-confidence was a kind of hubris.
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Yet his calm self-confidence and assertive humility are within reach for all of us.
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For ships that require assurances of safe passage, recent developments aren’t helping.
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Every chair is backed by a robust product assurance policy, secure global shopping, and professional customer support.
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Biology Dictates Decision Quality In Leadership Leaders are judged on many factors, including their energy, presence, composure, appearance, and consistency.
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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