self-worth
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, repeated exposure falsely increases one’s sense of self-worth.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
But if we seek self-worth from a three-piece living-room suite from Fendi Casa, we will never stop spending because, as you are painfully aware, self-worth is an inside job.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
If they regularly attend those clubs they can end up representing the school which leads to "a feeling of self-worth and self-esteem", he said.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
Neither did I find an entry for those who fear the terrible truth that their self-worth is based entirely on the completion of a daily crossword puzzle.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
