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 Here, Deadline spoke with LePage and Noël about turning personal experiences into animation, finding vulnerability through visual metaphor, bringing Dickinson into the fold and why Ultra Strong‘s message of self-worth and empowerment feels especially timely. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 June 2026 Your self-worth grows as the Libra moon harmonizes with Venus. — Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Emphasizing that self-worth comes from internal sources instead of external will also help kids deal with a myriad of confidence-bruising situations that may arise online, Hunt said. — Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 There’s a lot wrapped up in this moment, both in terms of Jessie’s self-worth and our own nostalgia for a childhood now passed. — Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-worth

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Noun

The history of Kaskaskia is full of stories of resilience and stubborn pride, but also of the inevitability of nature.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Schlanger’s pride in his Jewishness forced Goldstein to reflect on her upbringing.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

Scripture repeatedly reminds us that the stranger, the refugee, and the vulnerable are to be treated with compassion and dignity.

— Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
While this new paradigm can feel like a loss of dignity for private individuals, controlling one's narrative online is essential, as the cameras are rolling regardless.

— Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of dignity

Noun

In the meantime, Mars in Gemini makes an alignment with Jupiter in Leo, increasing our self-confidence and piquing our curiosities.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

She's found that parents who are more open about these topics give their children more confidence and self-efficacy.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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