Self-worth
(noun)
- The sense of one's own value or worth as a person.
- The belief in one's own abilities and self-esteem.
Origin:
Composed of the word "self" meaning "oneself" and "worth" meaning "the value or level of respect that one holds for oneself".
Examples:
- Low self-worth can lead to negative patterns of behavior and thinking.
- He struggled with self-worth issues after losing his job.
- Her self-worth was closely tied to her professional success.
- His self-worth was shattered after the divorce.
- The child's self-worth was negatively impacted by bullying at school.