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self-esteem

[self-i-steem, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪˈstim, ˌsɛlf- /


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Livia may have been the awkward “country mouse” of her class, but she was a prodigy, and her fragile self-esteem relied on the superiority of her playing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

There is no way to totally protect your self-esteem or your bank account, but you can make smarter choices about who you ask out by taking some preliminary steps before a date.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

"Those are important measures, but they don't necessarily capture changes in self-esteem, relationship quality, or other day-to-day experiences."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

But another top priority would be bolstering the city’s cultural self-esteem.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

In place of vanity she now felt a self-esteem that was quite new.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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