self-esteem
Example Sentences
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"It's not very good for your self-esteem," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Evidence reviewed by psychologist Jane Piliavin found that helping others is associated with higher self-esteem, lower rates of depression, reduced school dropout rates, improved immune function, and even longer life expectancy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
As I navigate my uncertain options, I often struggle with self-esteem.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
After her parents’ divorce, when she was 9, her childhood was marked by nearly unendurable feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
My self-esteem and my confidence are low at this point, but I haven’t given up.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing self-esteem
"Hip-Hop as Culture" and "I Am Somebody"
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"Speaking Up"
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"My Left Foot" and "Success Is a Mind-Set"
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