Self-worth definition

sĕlfwûrth
One's worth as a person, as perceived by oneself.
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Self-esteem; self-respect.
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Self worth is the opinion you have about yourself and the value you place on yourself.

An example of self worth is your belief that you are a good person who deserves good things or your belief that you are a bad person who deserves bad things.

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Self-esteem; self-respect.
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The value one assigns to oneself or one's abilities in self assessment.

Recognizing one's self-worth is a necessary step to respecting the worth of others.

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Origin of self-worth

  • self- +"Ž worth

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Self-worth Sentence Examples

  • Education takes personal commitment, time, and effort, so it makes sense that increased self-worth and satisfaction are among the most personal advantages of earning a college degree.

  • He/she has a heightened sense of self-worth and may begin talking rapidly as the mind races from one idea to the next.

  • They were confident in their self worth and appeared to accept people at face value.

  • These types of activities provide those with cognitive and memory impairments with a sense of self-worth and a purposeful life.

  • Pantene has a hair donation program that benefits women and helps to restore their feeling of self-worth.

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