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
All of these developments strengthened India's self-esteem.
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Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
This house focuses on personal resources and self-esteem.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
And that shame, combined with the low self-esteem possibly triggered by not bathing, can fuel depressive symptoms even further, Standeven said.
—Anna Gibbs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Plus, asking questions makes people like us more, which can be a boon to self-esteem.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 May 2024
Burnes was quick to remind Eric Valenzuela, the Gaels’ coach, of his high self-esteem at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
Many studies have found the impact of beauty rituals on self-esteem and well-being (and the mental health consequences of neglecting your needs).
—Essence, 11 May 2024
Leo is also known to praise and celebrate their children as a way to boost their self-esteem and encourage their self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
That really impacted my self-esteem and confidence.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
This house focuses on personal resources and self-esteem.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
And that shame, combined with the low self-esteem possibly triggered by not bathing, can fuel depressive symptoms even further, Standeven said.
—Anna Gibbs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Plus, asking questions makes people like us more, which can be a boon to self-esteem.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 May 2024
Burnes was quick to remind Eric Valenzuela, the Gaels’ coach, of his high self-esteem at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
Many studies have found the impact of beauty rituals on self-esteem and well-being (and the mental health consequences of neglecting your needs).
—Essence, 11 May 2024
Leo is also known to praise and celebrate their children as a way to boost their self-esteem and encourage their self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
That really impacted my self-esteem and confidence.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 9 May 2024
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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