self-worth
Example Sentences
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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
Subtle life lessons, such as cooperation, understanding one’s self-worth, overcoming a fear of the unknown and much more, dot seemingly simple scenarios.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 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
If they regularly attend those clubs they can end up representing the school which leads to "a feeling of self-worth and self-esteem", he said.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
Your entire sense of self-worth is predicated upon your belief that you matter, that you matter to the universe.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
