self-esteem

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

NOUN

pride

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidence dignity morale self-respect

STRONG

conceit egotism narcissism self-assurance self-regard self-satisfaction vanity worth

WEAK

amour propre self-content

Antonyms

STRONG

humility meekness modesty

WEAK

self-deprecation

Example Sentences

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Much of the current research focuses on depression, while other important outcomes such as anxiety, stress, externalizing behaviors, self-esteem and aggression have received far less attention.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

She said Atkins' behaviour "totally eroded my self-respect and my self-esteem".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

And many young people are being encouraged to look at childhood as a primary cause of their depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“It was a self-esteem issue. It was an issue of me saying to myself, ‘You’re not good enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

But the surgery did wonders for her self-esteem.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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