self-worth

noun

ˌself-ˈwərth 

: 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

… 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

… a five-minute film that touches on themes of building inner strength and developing a strong sense of self-worth.

—Natalie Proulx

Examples of self-worth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

self-worth

noun

-ˈwərth

: self-esteem