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
This double standard perpetuates harmful gender norms that can shape how young people view relationships, self-worth, and body image.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Deftly avoiding body-shaming that could’ve made Kung Fu Panda’s premise into a parade of fat jokes, the film instead weaves a striking tale of self-worth and positivity, wrapped in an aesthetic that’s very respectful and faithful to the history of martial-arts films and Chinese culture.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
A self-worth challenge may come your way.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Deftly avoiding body-shaming that could’ve made Kung Fu Panda’s premise into a parade of fat jokes, the film instead weaves a striking tale of self-worth and positivity, wrapped in an aesthetic that’s very respectful and faithful to the history of martial-arts films and Chinese culture.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
A self-worth challenge may come your way.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
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There’s a mutual respect that exists on both sides and there’s also a tremendous amount of pride.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Time to play politics First, our governor, senators and congressional representatives who express such pride in our university system need to stand up and defend it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ike started his short farewell speech with some broad and positive strokes: Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace, to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adding a work requirement to Medicaid would make the United States a stronger, healthier country and remind the world that America respects the dignity of hard work.—
John Kennedy,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
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Seductive Venus will make its sizzling debut in your sign on Feb. 4, boosting your self-confidence and desire for self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Comments From her years as a field hockey player and now as a mom in the public eye, Kylie Kelce knows firsthand the importance of self-confidence.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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With that confidence, Ortega (35-3) is creating a masterpiece this season.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Read more Businesses How to Succeed at M&A When Most Mergers Fail New Book Tackles the Myth of Declining Morality and How to Handle Conflict 5) Bad Performance Management: Gallup pointed out that leaders and employees alike are severely lacking confidence in their performance management systems.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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