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self-worth

self-worth

28 3.7
A feeling that you are a good and important person
  • noun
  • /sɛlf-wɜrθ/
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  • After years of struggle, she finally realized her self-worth and began to pursue her dreams.
  • sense of self-worth
  • feelings of self-worth
  • positive self-worth

And so they have this sense of self worth and self preservation.

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Examples

  • Until her sense of self-worth was restored, Consuelo needed to be protected.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Family and community members can take a similar approach in developing a sense of self-worth and assertiveness among young women.

    Academic text (1997)
  • How has having no self worth held me back?

  • For somebody who has like rock bottom self worth, where do you begin?

  • Here is what low self worth looks like in our life.

  • Because we talk a lot about self worth, loving yourself.

  • I can feel my self-worth coming back right now.

  • Before I met Dad, I had incredibly low self-worth.

  • To instill a sense of self-worth in each child is a goal of education.

    Academic text (1991)
  • You see, my daughter doesn't base her self-worth on what other people think.

    Blog text (11)

Synonyms

dignity
vsself-worth
398 3.2

Calm, respectful behaviour that shows self-respect in hard times

is an internal sense of personal value rather than a public quality or behavior
self-esteem
vsself-worth
183 3.5

A feeling of confidence and pride in yourself

is the sense of personal value rather than emotional satisfaction
self-respect
vsself-worth
53 3.2

A feeling of being proud and confident about yourself and your actions

is the inner sense of value rather than a code of behavior
self-confidence
vsself-worth
49 3.5

Trust in your own skills and worth

is the general sense of personal value rather than ability belief
self-assurance
vsself-worth
4 3.5

Confidence in your own ability to do things and make choices

is about inner value rather than confidence in ability or judgement
self-acceptance
vsself-worth
4 4.4

Accepting yourself as you are, including your strengths and weaknesses

is a sense of value rather than simply accepting abilities and limits
self-regard
vsself-worth
2 5.8

A feeling that you are a person who deserves respect

is the general sense of one's own value as a person
amour propre
vsself-worth
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A feeling that you are important and should be treated with respect, often making you proud or easily hurt

is the neutral sense of value without implying excess or pride
self-pride
vsself-worth
4.2

A feeling of satisfaction and confidence in yourself

is a general sense of value not focused on pride

Antonyms

21 4.6

Not feeling sure about what you can do or your decisions

How Worthy

self-respect
53 3.2
self-worth
28 3.7
self-doubt
21 4.6
insecurity
93 3.7

Surface Forms

self-worth singular
self-worths plural

Morphology

self-worth = self + worth (transparent) = self + worth

The meaning is a direct combination of 'self' + 'worth' meaning the value of oneself, which is easily inferred by learners who know the components.

Etymology

Self-worth comes from the two simple parts self and worth. Self means 'your own person' and worth means 'value' or 'price', so self-worth is the value you feel you have as a person.