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
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Both elevated androgen levels and insulin resistance can lead to acne, excess facial and body hair, weight gain and difficulty losing weight - and, consequently, low self-esteem and negative body image, both of which are significant predictors for mental health issues.
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Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
For many, the toll on mental health and self-esteem persisted for decades.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
Building self-esteem, practicing self-compassion, and seeking professional advice can help.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Things like self-esteem, the courage to express your feelings and gifts, and the willingness to soften into joy even in the face of collective grief.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 11 Apr. 2025
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Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
For many, the toll on mental health and self-esteem persisted for decades.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
Building self-esteem, practicing self-compassion, and seeking professional advice can help.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Things like self-esteem, the courage to express your feelings and gifts, and the willingness to soften into joy even in the face of collective grief.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-esteem
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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