self-esteem

noun
UK: /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/
US: /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/

  1. Belief and confidence in your own value and abilities.

    1. She has a lot of self-esteem because she is good at school.
    2. Joining the sports team really boosted his self-esteem, and now he's more confident.

  2. A feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities.

    1. It's important to teach kids self-esteem at an early age.
    2. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can improve your self-esteem and overall well-being.

Synonyms

self-worth self-respect confidence pride

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-esteem" in English means: Belief and confidence in your own value and abilities., A feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities..

The phonetic transcription of "self-esteem" is /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ in British English and /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-esteem": self-worth, self-respect, confidence, pride.

Example usage of "self-esteem": "She has a lot of self-esteem because she is good at school.". More examples on the page.