unworthiness

Example Sentences

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“All those who see unworthiness when they look at me and are given thereby to denying me value — to you I say, ‘I’m not talking about being as good as you.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

He subsequently described his actions as self-sabotage, prompted by deep-rooted feelings of unworthiness.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021

The broad humor and underlying theme of unworthiness — cornerstones of that book — became hallmarks of Mr. Friedman’s style, whether he was writing for the page or the stage.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2020

I could never put myself first..always sacrificing .. feelings of unworthiness .

From New York Times • May 3, 2016

I had nearly outgrown the shame and the guilt and the sense of unworthiness.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston