self-esteem
self-esteem
Definition
self·-esteem (-e stēm′)
noun
- belief in oneself; self-respect
- undue pride in oneself; conceit
self-esteem
Synonyms
self-esteem
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- boost: Allowing staff to gain qualifications at work can boost self-esteem too.
- lower: If clients are knocked back from treatment this again lowers self-esteem and causes disempowerment.
- raise: In fact, are most school sports days designed to raise the self-esteem of every child?
- enhance: Enhance self-esteem, develop skills and explore attitudes and values as well as acquire and extend knowledge.
- bully: It focuses on communication, friendship, family life, bullying, self-esteem and relaxation.
- build: Then there are tutorial discussions in which we try to build self-esteem, to develop a positive attitude.
Adjective modifier
- self-centred: That fact doesn't do much to strengthen self-centred self-esteem.
- low: Your wrong answers are: Motto about low self-esteem?
- improved: The pathway toward realization of the goal, improved self-esteem, is clearly mapped out.
- increased: Teachers and observers involved report pupils ' increased self-esteem and ability to work as a team.
- enhanced: At each key stage the individual receives recognition from peers and gains a sense of achievement and enhanced self-esteem.
- poor: Useful books There are many books that can help you with issues of poor self-esteem.
Modifies a noun
- score: After reversing the scoring for five negatively worded items, a total self-esteem score was obtained by summing the ten responses.
Noun used with modifier
- pupil: Evidence shows that mainstream pupils gain self-esteem through understanding and knowing others who are less fortunate than themselves.
- increase: Project offers chance to achieve through new activities increases self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills.
Possessives
- pupil: Teachers and observers involved report pupils ' increased self-esteem and ability to work as a team.
- child: Children's self-esteem has been raised by a new system of rewards.
- boy: The project was also aimed to raise the boys ' self-esteem by exploring their potential and different skills.
Preposition: in
- classroom: They can recognize and appreciate their achievement, and bringing learners to real achievement is the best way to develop self-esteem in the classroom.
Preposition: of
- pupil: It can have a negative effect on the attitudes, motivation and self-esteem of lower ability pupils.
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