self-esteem
noun
self-es·teem
ˌself-ə-ˈstēm 
1
: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect
2
Examples of self-esteem in a Sentence
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
Recent Examples on the Web
And yet, Horton couldn’t help but remember the investigation that destroyed her family’s peace of mind — and her self-esteem.
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Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
Efron’s self-esteem is at rock bottom, and his hard-working assistant Zara (Joey King) has had enough of his mood swings and outlandish man-child requests.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Mood disorders, self-harm, and suicide have become more common among adolescents in recent years; article after article reports that social media is toxic for teen girls especially, eroding their self-esteem and leaving them disconnected.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Work on building your self-esteem through self-validation and mindfulness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
Efron’s self-esteem is at rock bottom, and his hard-working assistant Zara (Joey King) has had enough of his mood swings and outlandish man-child requests.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Mood disorders, self-harm, and suicide have become more common among adolescents in recent years; article after article reports that social media is toxic for teen girls especially, eroding their self-esteem and leaving them disconnected.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Work on building your self-esteem through self-validation and mindfulness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-esteem
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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