self-worth
self-worth
Definition
self-worth (self′wʉrt̸h′)
noun
one's worth as a person, as perceived by oneself
self-worth
Usage Examples
Possessives
- person: But shame can destroy a person's self-worth if left unattended.
Converse of object
- have: You will have a right self-worth when you know your value to Jesus by keeping your eyes on the cross.
- risk: In the second class, students were not risking personal self-worth each time they did homework but rather were attempting to learn.
- enhance: They cultivate pride, enhance self-worth and inspire a sense of belonging.
- diminish: Despite his Jedi powers Anakin is inwardly broken, his self-worth diminished.
- encourage: Our team will spend quality time with each child, encouraging self-worth and maximizing potential.
- develop: It's focus is to provide simple steps to develop self-worth and heal emotional wounds.
Adjective modifier
- low: This may lead to frustration and feelings of low self-worth, and low morale.
- own: You have to be the source of your own self-worth; the media is always just gonna show ideals, dreams.
- personal: In the second class, students were not risking personal self-worth each time they did homework but rather were attempting to learn.
- increased: One of the best ways to break down such barriers is to provide opportunities for success and increased self-worth as early as possible.
- physical: In some situations, improvement in physical self-worth is accompanied by an improvement in general self-esteem.
- right: You will have a right self-worth when you know your value to Jesus by keeping your eyes on the cross.
Preposition: as
- result: Jennifer did agree that she continues to have feelings of heightened self-worth as a result of the birthday gift.
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