self-worth
noun
: a sense of one's own value as a human being : self-esteem
feelings of self-worth
a lack of self-worth
helping to build/develop self-worth
people with low/greater/higher self-worth
Too often, college students base their self-worth solely on their GPA.—
Marcia Morris
Marcia Morris… jobs that gave them not only wages and health care and pensions but also a context, a sense of self-worth, a kind of identity.—Lance Morrow
Lance Morrow… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.—Natalie Proulx
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The result is a safe space for the boys to talk about feelings, expectations and self-worth.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
The full moon in Gemini on December 15 may bring insights around self-worth, which can come from learning something new or traveling to a new part of the world.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
These three basics allow young people to acquire knowledge that is profitable, relationships that are priceless, and a vocation that elevates their self-worth.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The influence of Pluto supercharges this energy, pushing you to let go of past fears around vulnerability or self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
The full moon in Gemini on December 15 may bring insights around self-worth, which can come from learning something new or traveling to a new part of the world.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
These three basics allow young people to acquire knowledge that is profitable, relationships that are priceless, and a vocation that elevates their self-worth.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The influence of Pluto supercharges this energy, pushing you to let go of past fears around vulnerability or self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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