as in pride
a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect
He had a healthy sense of self-worth despite the ridicule he received as a child.
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Recent Examples of self-worth
Shortly after, the moon will reach its peak in Taurus, illuminating your second house of finances, values and self-worth, prompting you to reassess what truly matters to you.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
These words are powerful reminders to embrace one's ambition and uniqueness while focusing on execution and self-worth, even in a landscape where venture capital funding for women is limited.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Networking communities like The Dames are shifting this narrative, creating spaces where women entrepreneurs are encouraged to prioritize their wellness, self-worth, and financial empowerment.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
It will be filled with fun, engaging content to give parents a helping hand in equipping their children with the necessary tools to build self-worth and a positive body image.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
These words are powerful reminders to embrace one's ambition and uniqueness while focusing on execution and self-worth, even in a landscape where venture capital funding for women is limited.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Networking communities like The Dames are shifting this narrative, creating spaces where women entrepreneurs are encouraged to prioritize their wellness, self-worth, and financial empowerment.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
It will be filled with fun, engaging content to give parents a helping hand in equipping their children with the necessary tools to build self-worth and a positive body image.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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All of us deserve to be treated equally and all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of Black life maimed, denuded of dignity, and degraded, each portrait that makes up I, Narcissus is a study of delicious glamour.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your Self-Talk Can Build Your Confidence Your underdog status can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence.Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, a pervasive self-confidence issue can quickly turn problematic, as a leader’s level of faith in their abilities directly impacts decision-making, team dynamics and long-term success.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other elements add more layers, including Cross getting ensnared in a Black Lives Matter protest and having Alex face a real freak of a nemesis, portrayed with depraved confidence by Ryan Eggold.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump will navigate world politics with greater confidence this time around.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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