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
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.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
With Venus in your 2nd House of Resources opposing potent Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, money and trust shape self-worth and call for clear terms.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Many leaders become trapped in what mental health professionals call contingent self-worth—the tendency to base personal value on achievement, recognition or productivity.
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Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
With Venus in your 2nd House of Resources opposing potent Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, money and trust shape self-worth and call for clear terms.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Many leaders become trapped in what mental health professionals call contingent self-worth—the tendency to base personal value on achievement, recognition or productivity.
—
Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
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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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Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
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It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
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In foreign policy, too, the democracies need to regain self-confidence—and back democratic allies against forces that threaten our systems and values.
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The museum’s mission is to foster curiosity, self-confidence, and a love of learning in children through enriching, hands-on exhibits and programs.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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