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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These stem from fragile self-worth or identity, leading to patterns like seeking validation from unavailable partners.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
That same day, while dazzling your fifth house of creativity, Venus will clash with Pluto retrograde in your stability-seeking second house of security and finances, stirring up issues around money, self-worth and self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Co-produced with Grammy-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, the track is an anthem of transformation, self-worth, and feminine power.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
That same day, while dazzling your fifth house of creativity, Venus will clash with Pluto retrograde in your stability-seeking second house of security and finances, stirring up issues around money, self-worth and self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Co-produced with Grammy-winning pianist Ruslan Sirota, the track is an anthem of transformation, self-worth, and feminine power.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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