self-worth

noun
UK: /ˌself ˈwɜːθ/
US: /ˌself ˈwɜːrθ/

  1. The feeling that you are a good person and deserve to be treated with respect.

    1. She has a lot of self-worth.
    2. Helping others boosted his self-worth and gave him a new sense of purpose.

  2. The value that you give to yourself, influencing your confidence and happiness.

    1. He lacks self-worth and confidence.
    2. Participating in the community theater gave her a real boost in self-worth.

Synonyms

self-esteem self-respect dignity morale ego pride

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-worth" in English means: The feeling that you are a good person and deserve to be treated with respect., The value that you give to yourself, influencing your confidence and happiness..

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

Synonyms for "self-worth": self-esteem, self-respect, dignity, morale, ego, pride.

Example usage of "self-worth": "She has a lot of self-worth.". More examples on the page.