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self-worth

[self-wurth] / ˈsɛlfˈwɜrθ /


NOUN
self-respect
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
self-deprecation


Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, repeated exposure falsely increases one’s sense of self-worth.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Instead, they got an unexpected finale, Mikrokosmos, from 2019 - a tender rumination on self-worth and hope.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

For instance, tax preparers might reveal how they used to measure their self-worth by how much they earned — and feel shame seeing their peers with nicer cars or bigger houses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

I want to find self-worth without needing it to come from someone’s approval.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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