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
As Venus stations direct in Pisces the same day, love, romance, and self-worth may find their flow once more and help us to reframe our desires and align with more authentic connections.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond the immediate financial devastation, job loss shakes the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez cautioned against readers using income benchmarks to determine their self-worth or level of success.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
By separating the mistake from self-worth, Kai could focus entirely on problem-solving rather than managing negative emotions.
—Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Beyond the immediate financial devastation, job loss shakes the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez cautioned against readers using income benchmarks to determine their self-worth or level of success.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
By separating the mistake from self-worth, Kai could focus entirely on problem-solving rather than managing negative emotions.
—Kwame Christian, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
Noun
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Manoj Ji’s works ignited a spirit of national pride and will continue to inspire generations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Todd Golden doesn’t talk much about his Jewish faith, but takes tremendous pride in his heritage.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They can be done with respect for human dignity and with respect for the law — and they're not being done that way now.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The effort was framed as a check on the destruction and loss of civilian life in Gaza—an issue that evokes deep concern for many, including Jews, who overwhelmingly stand for justice and human dignity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Art therapy, storytelling and other expressive techniques can also encourage deeper emotional connections and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reasons for disengagement vary, including self-confidence, schoolwork and safety.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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