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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
Bushman found that sense of victimization is unique to American culture and the current generation’s addiction to media, while seeing little connection to low self-esteem in the attackers.
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Parents can also end up feeling isolated, underappreciated, and suffering from low self-esteem and reduced personal motivation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Boys with higher exposure to this kind of content have lower self-esteem and are lonelier, according to the July survey of 1,000-plus boys ages 11 to 17 living in the United States.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Parents can also end up feeling isolated, underappreciated, and suffering from low self-esteem and reduced personal motivation.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Boys with higher exposure to this kind of content have lower self-esteem and are lonelier, according to the July survey of 1,000-plus boys ages 11 to 17 living in the United States.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
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The boutique hotel is named for the beloved adjunct professor and longtime Clemson mayor, the late Larry Abernathy, channeling his passion and pride for the university and city into the guest experience.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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This admission seemed sad—critics are supposed to take pride in withstanding disagreement.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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But Friendship also let viewers see some of those Robinson character quirks as evidence of selfishness, male ego, and real mental instability.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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This emotional confidence will encourage upbeat times socializing with others, as well as exploring sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Gators’ performance didn’t appear to spark confidence in athletic director Scott Stricklin.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Will include a champagne bar, soft seating, makeup counters and Hollywood vanity mirrors.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stock up your vanity with these staples, or get a jump-start on holiday shopping while deals last.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Also, when Mercury and Mars enter Sagittarius and your security-seeking second house, money and self-confidence become key themes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, this focus on elevating others began to affect her self-confidence.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 25 artists were highlighted in the book that aims to encompass the nonprofit’s core values: inspiring artistic expression, building community, promoting self-respect and developing independence.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Wings will need to know details of the programs and get assurance that the government will repay the line of credit, according to the letter.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Also, there is no assurance of affordability once a developer is in the picture, and the city of Lakewood has no accounting of how many affordable units have been built, at least the number has not been made public when asked in council meetings.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Pribula, who continues to grow as a first-year starter, has shown steady composure despite last week’s loss.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Technical skills can be taught, but composure, teamwork and recovery under pressure are what drive performance.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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