self-worth
Example Sentences
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Many appear to want something more enduring: jobs, mobility and economic self-worth.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Unfortunately, repeated exposure falsely increases one’s sense of self-worth.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
For the first time, acting felt natural and gave me a lot of self-worth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
It’s a world where a man’s reputation is at the center of his livelihood and self-worth.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
