as in pride
a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect
He had a healthy sense of self-worth despite the ridicule he received as a child.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of self-worth
Without these, retirees may experience lower self-worth and a lack of purpose that makes depressive symptoms worse.
—
John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Pisces – Self-Worth Saturn and Neptune in Aries help support your relationship with money, resources, and self-worth.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
The genetically vulnerable person experiences the job loss as a threat to their self-worth and social status.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
This fostered self-worth, emotional safety, and respect for their experiences.
—Reem Raouda, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-worth 
John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Pisces – Self-Worth Saturn and Neptune in Aries help support your relationship with money, resources, and self-worth.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
The genetically vulnerable person experiences the job loss as a threat to their self-worth and social status.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
This fostered self-worth, emotional safety, and respect for their experiences.
—Reem Raouda, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
Noun
-
Individuals can take pride in smaller achievements, knowing that their contribution is bringing us closer to the end goal.—
Farzana Abdulhusein,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
-
The claim sparked backlash from officials and social media users in across the country, with many asserting that Rutherford's groundbreaking work is a source of national pride.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But, forty years ago, such work was widely judged to be beneath the dignity of the élite firms that design opera houses and win prizes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
-
There will also be performances by military bands, parades and ceremonial honors to reflect the dignity of the occasion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Setbacks are essential for personal growth, and without them, children may struggle with self-confidence when faced with difficulties.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
-
What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The only way is to give some confidence to the players is to win games.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
-
Los Angeles’ young defense has a ton of confidence after a dominating, record-tying performance against the Vikings.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near self-worth
Cite this Entry
“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share