SELF-WORTH Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

self-worth

noun

Definition of self-worth

as in pride

a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect He had a healthy sense of self-worth despite the ridicule he received as a child.

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Recent Examples of self-worth To see a message of self-worth and upliftment weaponized to soundtrack destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 July 2026 The Sun in your 6th House of Work and Health trines Neptune in your 2nd House of Resources, helping daily habits support money, values, and self-worth. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026 Mercury aligning with Venus sends messages that nurture your self-worth. — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Rebellious Uranus energizes your 2nd House of Resources and self-worth, forming a trine to Pluto in your 10th House of Career and Reputation. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-worth

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Noun

His brand shone as a symbol of national pride and soft power.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Rivera nearly stuck the vault, her coach Valeri Liukin beaming with pride.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

In criticism, everything counts, including the obvious, and Nolan’s film positively invites the comparison, dressing itself—in spite of its deference to current mass-market sensibilities—in the dignity of a classic.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Brazzale says patients who are declining may worry about soiling themselves, losing their dignity, or being moved out of their home at the end.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

Extracurricular activities help kids build important life skills, including teamwork, persistence, and self-confidence.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
But he has been accused of inflating his role in some projects and demonstrating a self-confidence that borders on cockiness.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
That signal could help security teams identify compromises with greater confidence.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

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