self-worth

American  

[self-wurth] / ˈsɛlfˈwɜrθ /

noun

1. the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect.

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self-worth British  

noun

1. respect for or a favourable opinion of oneself

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Other Word Forms

• self-worthiness
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of self-worth

First recorded in 1960–65

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How does self-worth compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• self-worth vs. self-esteem

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Example Sentences

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self-worth

The viewership figures were a brutal reality check for a man whose self-worth is entirely tied to Nielsen points.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

Many appear to want something more enduring: jobs, mobility and economic self-worth.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

Being unemployed for half a year takes a toll on both your wallet and your self-worth.

From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026

For the first time, acting felt natural and gave me a lot of self-worth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

I want to find self-worth without needing it to come from someone’s approval.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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