noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The value one assigns to oneself or one's abilities in self assessment. uncountable, usually

   "Recognizing one's self-worth is a necessary step to respecting the worth of others."

2. 2
   the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dignityprideself-regardself-respect

Example

More examples

"When he converted to Islam, he found self-worth."

Etymology

From self- + worth.

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