self-worth
noun
: a sense of one's own value as a human being : self-esteem
feelings of self-worth
a lack of self-worth
helping to build/develop self-worth
people with low/greater/higher self-worth
Too often, college students base their self-worth solely on their GPA.—
Marcia Morris
Marcia Morris… jobs that gave them not only wages and health care and pensions but also a context, a sense of self-worth, a kind of identity.—Lance Morrow
Lance Morrow… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.—Natalie Proulx
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Nevertheless, the predictable climactic conflict undoes the groundwork previously laid with these feminist notions, placing a finer point on romance instead of self-worth.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Professional development is critical in our sector—not just for career development by opening up new opportunities and specialties but to contribute to our value and self-worth.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Both Amber and Reyna emphasized the necessity of self-worth and the courage to stand firm in their beliefs, even when faced with pressure to conform.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Lady Venus will enter Sagittarius shortly after, encouraging you to own up to your self-worth and reassess your financial goals.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Professional development is critical in our sector—not just for career development by opening up new opportunities and specialties but to contribute to our value and self-worth.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Both Amber and Reyna emphasized the necessity of self-worth and the courage to stand firm in their beliefs, even when faced with pressure to conform.
—Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Lady Venus will enter Sagittarius shortly after, encouraging you to own up to your self-worth and reassess your financial goals.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-worth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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