self-worth
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- self-worthiness noun
Etymology
Origin of self-worth
First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences
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She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
For instance, tax preparers might reveal how they used to measure their self-worth by how much they earned — and feel shame seeing their peers with nicer cars or bigger houses.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
He tells clients that they need to separate trading performance from their view of their self-worth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025
SZA sings about her past relationships and her struggles with finding self-worth, whilst Kendrick explores social commentary, his upbringing and ever increasingly, his enemies.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
It closed corner groceries and gas stations and undermined schools and educators trying to instill self-worth in neighborhood kids.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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