self-worth
Example Sentences
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So, to what extent is their popularity a reflection of broader questions around men and their sense of self-worth?
From BBC • May 21, 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
For instance, tax preparers might reveal how they used to measure their self-worth by how much they earned — and feel shame seeing their peers with nicer cars or bigger houses.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
He tells clients that they need to separate trading performance from their view of their self-worth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 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
