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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
Increasing the number of available partners on dating apps lowered self-esteem, the study found.
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Vivi Vitalone
sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2025
This often starts with building up your self-esteem and trusting your choices and actions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Being an absentee friend can also be due to issues that call for therapy — such as low self-esteem, hyper-independence or an avoidant attachment style, or cynicism, all of which can hinder the vulnerability necessary for connection and growth in relationships, sources said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-esteem
Vivi Vitalone
sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2025
This often starts with building up your self-esteem and trusting your choices and actions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Being an absentee friend can also be due to issues that call for therapy — such as low self-esteem, hyper-independence or an avoidant attachment style, or cynicism, all of which can hinder the vulnerability necessary for connection and growth in relationships, sources said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-esteem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-esteem
Noun
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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Exceptional Restaurants from Culinary Icons Peerless gastronomy is a cornerstone of Italian culture–a perennial point of pride that Forte Village champions with one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary landscapes in luxury hospitality.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Self-serving bias is built-in to protect your ego unfairly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In her caption, Dreyer shared how far she's come in her confidence as a mother since welcoming her oldest son.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is all too much confidence about an unsustainable trend!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those looking for more novelty to tote around this fall might enjoy the vanity cases and tidy little boxes from Hermès and Victoria Beckham.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, a seamless glass shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Roberts acknowledged as much, agreeing that Betts’ struggles have impacted his self-confidence.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Brimming with self-confidence and the star’s adventurous aura, Badu’s cover reflects a broader shift that is currently happening: approaching fashion from a global standpoint.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Having a plan asserts self-respect as much as maturity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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But his smiling at Black people on the street felt false and condescending, rooted in a wish to be accepted into this neighborhood of elegant brownstones and a quick subway line to Manhattan, while also cohabiting with Ulla, who was essential to his self-respect.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Headline-grabbing promises and assurances of simple solutions have worked well for Trump in domestic political campaigning, but defaulting to the types of blustery deal-making that Trump has done his whole life is simply not going to work for extremely sensitive international relations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Four years on, the Loom & Leaf hasn’t lost its composure.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins defense kept its composure and didn’t start tackling Bears offensive players once the Bears were delivering blows.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-esteem. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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