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self-worth

[self-wurth] / ˈsɛlfˈwɜrθ /


NOUN
self-respect
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
self-deprecation


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People with this attachment style may seek frequent reassurance from those close to them and struggle with low self-worth.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

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

If you uncouple your net worth from your self-worth, navigating finances becomes less sensitive.

From MarketWatch Jan. 7, 2026

Music expresses children’s identity and heritage, teaches them to belong to a culture, and develops their cognitive well-being and inner self-worth.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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