self-esteem
/ˌself ɪˈstiːm/
self-respect
📚 Meanings
- 1.
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
"Having high self-esteem is crucial for mental well-being."
- 2.
a feeling of satisfaction with oneself, especially when regarding one's worth as a person.
"Boosting children's self-esteem can help them succeed."
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Her self-esteem grew significantly after she achieved her goals.
Her self-esteem grew significantly after she achieved her goals.
Lack of self-esteem can make it difficult to pursue new opportunities.
Lack of self-esteem can make it difficult to pursue new opportunities.
Parents should strive to build their children's self-esteem from a young age.
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How do you pronounce self-esteem?
self-esteem is pronounced [/ˌself ɪˈstiːm/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does self-esteem mean?
self-esteem means "self-respect". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is self-esteem?
self-esteem is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Her self-esteem grew significantly after she achieved her goals." — used to mean "self-respect".
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