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self-esteem

[self-i-steem, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪˈstim, ˌsɛlf- /


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Self-esteem and “Stranger Things”? “The goal,” said Braque, “was not to be concerned with the reconstitution of an anecdotal fact, but with the constitution of a pictorial fact.”

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

"Self-esteem, your mental health is at risk," Ferdinand said.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2021

Self-esteem derived only from others’ approval is not actual self-esteem; it’s social wallpaper.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2021

“It’s not needed any more. Self-esteem has been restored to those people in need.”

From The Guardian • Oct. 5, 2019

Self-esteem, illusion of, 315; origin of, 319; utility of, 342.

From Illusions A Psychological Study by Sully, James




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