1
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
Social media feeds can lead people toward the dark side with negative content or content that can diminish self-esteem.
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NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
In a video posted by the Burnett School of Medicine, student Angela Abarquez said that the donation is more than just a boost to their self-esteem.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
These capacities touch nearly every aspect of mental health, including self-esteem, stress regulation, learning, empathy, and resilience.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Their self-esteem crashes and their anxiety increases.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
In a video posted by the Burnett School of Medicine, student Angela Abarquez said that the donation is more than just a boost to their self-esteem.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
These capacities touch nearly every aspect of mental health, including self-esteem, stress regulation, learning, empathy, and resilience.
—Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Their self-esteem crashes and their anxiety increases.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-esteem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
Noun
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But, most of all, there was pride — the good kind of pride.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Hoosiers are the bad guys, the bullies come to take your pride and your lunch money, albeit politely.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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His on-field poise and ego-free personality are a combination that will be an easy sell to an NFL locker room.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The ego, the hardness, the … callousness of anything that might be on the heart or the mind had literally just melted away.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The captain also saw what everyone else did on Saturday, too — Michkov’s confidence seems to be on the rise.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Truly’s confidence and abilities certainly don’t appear to be an issue.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Posing on top of an antique vanity and inside a wooden cabinet, Bieber cycled through a parade of sheer lace, see-through mesh, and strappy designs in shades of red, black, pink, and cream.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Store liquids—such as lotion, makeup, perfumes, and skincare—on a tray to protect your vanity table or bathroom cabinet.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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This reawakens your joy, passion and self-confidence, making your dating life feel fun again.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her Florence by Mills fashion brand also serves as an extension of her personal style with inclusive ready-to-wear, loungewear, activewear and intimates rooted in self-confidence, optimism and comfort, with prices ranging from $8 to $85.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The August 12th Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse invites you to commit to a new era of financial responsibility and self-respect.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Dec. 2025
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The national nonprofit provides the opportunity for inner-city kids to participate in football and cheer, while teaching them the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline and self-respect.—
Vivian Kwarm,
Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2025
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Neither assurance of German manufacture nor of superior sound quality sufficed to get the bills back into the salesman’s palm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a world where they are too often ignored, underappreciated or misunderstood, Black children’s books offer a welcoming sense of pride, assurance and the ability to freely dream for our babies and young people.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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The composure to finish the play.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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