How to Use self-esteem in a Sentence

self-esteem

noun

• These small but daily digs wear down my self-esteem and self-worth.
  — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
• So, in case their self-esteem has anything to do with the matter: What a handsome face!
  — Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
• And your choice to perhaps take him back reflects your low self-esteem.
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
• A lot of it probably comes down to feelings of low self-esteem.
  — Eleanor Morgan, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2023
• The beatings broke his spirit and self-esteem and drove him to want to find his mother, Torres said.
  — Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 18 Feb. 2023
• Working a full day will give him a skill set, some money in his pocket, and self-esteem.
  — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
• The time has come to do some work on your self-esteem, my friend, and stop comparing yourself to others.
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2023
• The moon’s clash with Pluto places your self-esteem in another’s hands.
  — USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023
• Work on your self-esteem, looking and feeling your best, and putting yourself first.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
• Aries March 21-April 19 A bout of low self-esteem could currently be weighing you down.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
• The movie also made people around the world feel a sense of acceptance by talking about mental health and self-esteem, all at the same time.
  — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
• Denise Francis, author of the Soul Study Journal, knows all too well how life can impact our self-esteem.
  — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
• In 2019, Moore's eldest daughter opened up about her struggles with body shaming and low self-esteem as a teen.
  — Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2023
• Being aware of how our children want to receive and give love lays the foundation for self-esteem and awareness.
  — Whitney Roberts, Parents, 15 Dec. 2023
• He’s lost a friend who could build up his self-esteem and confidence and could motivate anybody even in the toughest of times.
  — James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
• That causes a lot of damage to one’s self-esteem and creates this need for acceptance and approval.
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2023
• Many face issues with self-esteem due to stigmatization from peers and from the healthcare system as a whole.
  — Essence, 25 Sep. 2023
• Girls who play sports have higher self-esteem and lower rates of depression.
  — Riley Gaines, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
• Taking it improved their self-esteem and gave them a newfound pride in their ancestors, many Black teens said.
  — USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
• After years of navigating self-esteem issues due to red and scaly skin, Abby Tai found a way to calm her eczema.
  — Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
• The music was about uplifting and strengthening the self-esteem of Black people in this country.
  — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
• The point is not to raise self-esteem or make students feel guilty, nor is Black Studies merely a diversity project.
  — Indigo Olivier, The New Republic, 19 June 2023
• Brooke Shields has spent much of her career working on her self-esteem and learning self-acceptance.
  — Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
• Young people in this generation have a whole host of new threats to their self-esteem and social media could be a culprit for that.
  — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
• In a 2018 interview with Vice, the activist touched on how nurturing her kids boosted her self-esteem.
  — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
• She’s also been open about the toll negative comments have taken on her self-esteem and mental health.
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2023
• The moon and suns harmonious connection is a self-esteem booster!
  — USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2023
• Walking on eggshells in fear of his own children is exhausting and terrible for his self-esteem.
  — Amy Dickinson, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2023
• Kennedy's mom, Whitney Downs, says she's watched her teenage daughter struggle with self-esteem, often in silence.
  — Zulekha Nathoo, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
• My kids have coped with mental health struggles since the pandemic began, from bouts of anxiety to low self-esteem.
  — Alexandra Frost, PCMAG, 2 May 2023

Last Updated: 28 May 2024