self-worth
noun
: a sense of one's own value as a human being : self-esteem
feelings of self-worth
a lack of self-worth
helping to build/develop self-worth
people with low/greater/higher self-worth
Too often, college students base their self-worth solely on their GPA.—
Marcia Morris
Marcia Morris… jobs that gave them not only wages and health care and pensions but also a context, a sense of self-worth, a kind of identity.—Lance Morrow
Lance Morrow… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.—Natalie Proulx
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Their phone use was associated with suicidal thoughts, worse emotional regulation, lower self-worth and detachment from reality — especially among girls.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Then, during the full moon in Aquarius on Aug. 9, your second house of money and self-worth demands more of your attention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
Some common themes include insecurity, low self-worth, peer pressure, or feeling out of control....
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2025
Watkins helps the young girls and boys not just learn a trade skill, but improve their self-worth and experience personal growth.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Then, during the full moon in Aquarius on Aug. 9, your second house of money and self-worth demands more of your attention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
Some common themes include insecurity, low self-worth, peer pressure, or feeling out of control....
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2025
Watkins helps the young girls and boys not just learn a trade skill, but improve their self-worth and experience personal growth.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-worth
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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