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
An upgrade in your self-worth propels you to new heights under the Capricorn moon.
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USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Shortly after, Venus will station retrograde in Aries on March 1, urging us to reflect on our relationships, values and past connections to reconnect with our self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Rebuilding self-worth from within is crucial, according to the clinical social worker.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
This obsession with prestige is fueled by a rankings industry that prioritizes exclusivity over outcomes, and by a culture that equates self-worth with college acceptance.
—Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Shortly after, Venus will station retrograde in Aries on March 1, urging us to reflect on our relationships, values and past connections to reconnect with our self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Rebuilding self-worth from within is crucial, according to the clinical social worker.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
This obsession with prestige is fueled by a rankings industry that prioritizes exclusivity over outcomes, and by a culture that equates self-worth with college acceptance.
—Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
Noun
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But there is certainly a sense of pride attached to his defense.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The kit is tattooed with our city map, highlighting our pride in representing Kansas City.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite the fact that Baltimore has long battled high crime rates and public safety concerns, ours is a beautiful city full of promise and good people of dignity and integrity.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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Expect a significant amount of clarity as Mercury lights up your second house of values, finances and self-confidence, especially while in harmony with Pluto in your intuitive 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.—
Steve Cohen,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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