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Meaning of "self-esteem" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-ESTEEM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-ESTEEM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Esteem is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-ESTEEM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Self-esteem

Self-esteem is a term used in psychology to reflect a person's overall emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs and emotions such as triumph, despair, pride and shame. Smith and Mackie define it by saying "The self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem, is the positive or negative evaluations of the self, as in how we feel about it.":107 Self-esteem is also known as the evaluative dimension of the self that includes feelings of worthiness, prides and discouragement. One's self-esteem is also closely associated with self-consciousness. Self-esteem is a disposition that a person has which represents their judgments of their own worthiness. In the mid-1960s, Morris Rosenberg and social-learning theorists defined self-esteem as a personal worth or worthiness. Nathaniel Branden in 1969 defined self-esteem as "the experience of being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and being worthy of happiness." According to Branden, self-esteem is the sum of self-confidence and self-respect.

Definition of self-esteem in the English dictionary

The definition of self-esteem in the dictionary is respect for or a favourable opinion of oneself. Other definition of self-esteem is an unduly high opinion of oneself; vanity.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-ESTEEM

self-educated
self-education
self-effacement
self-effacing
self-effacingly
self-elected
self-employed
self-employment
self-evaluation
self-evidence
self-evident
self-evidently
self-examination
self-examining
self-excited
self-exculpatory
self-executing
self-existence
self-existent
self-explaining

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-ESTEEM

adeem
berseem
beseem
beteem
deem
disesteem
esteem
hakeem
hareem
misbeseem
misdeem
misesteem
misseem
neem
overteem
redeem
seem
teem
unbeseem
weem

Synonyms and antonyms of self-esteem in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SELF-ESTEEM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «self-esteem» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of self-esteem

Translation of «self-esteem» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-ESTEEM

Find out the translation of self-esteem to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-esteem from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-esteem» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自尊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autoestima
570 millions of speakers

English

self-esteem
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आत्म सम्मान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

احترام الذات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самооценка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amor próprio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আত্মসম্মান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amour-propre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

harga diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbstachtung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自尊心
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자부심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

ajining dhiri
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lòng tự trọng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுயமரியாதை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची प्रशंसा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özsaygı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amor proprio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samoocena
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самооцінка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stima de sine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτοεκτίμηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

selfbeeld
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självkänsla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvtillit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-esteem

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-ESTEEM»

The term «self-esteem» is very widely used and occupies the 19.808 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-ESTEEM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-esteem

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10 QUOTES WITH «SELF-ESTEEM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-esteem.
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Melody Beattie
It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned from growing up in a crazy family. It feels like you will actually disappear.
2
Lorraine Bracco
I don't think I am narcissistic. I think I have low self-esteem.
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Nathaniel Branden
There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
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Nathaniel Branden
Tell me how a person judges his or her self-esteem, and I will tell you how that person operates at work, in love, in sex, in parenting, in every important aspect of existence - and how high he or she is likely to rise. The reputation you have with yourself - your self-esteem - is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life.
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David D. Burns
Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again.
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David D. Burns
Depression can seem worse than terminal cancer, because most cancer patients feel loved and they have hope and self-esteem.
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James Burrows
My father was Abe Burrows, who was a Broadway legend. 'Guys and Dolls,' 'How to Succeed,' 'Cactus Flower,' '40 Karats,' 'Can-Can,' 'Happy Hunting,' 'Reclining Figure,' it goes on. He was a legend, and when I was growing up, I was Abe Burrows' kid. That was my self-esteem.
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Naomi Campbell
Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue... and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem and loneliness.
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Thomas Carlyle
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
10
Matt Cartwright
Unhealthy eating habits cause major health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease, and can also lead to food insecurity, disrupted eating patterns, and low self-esteem.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-ESTEEM»

Discover the use of self-esteem in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-esteem and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Your Child's Self-esteem: The Key to Life
Discusses the ways in which parental attitudes shape the child's concept of himself and offers guidelines for creating positive relationships
Dorothy Corkille Briggs, 1975
2
Self-Esteem
More than 600,000 copies of this book have helped literally millions of readers feel better about themselves, achieve greater success, and enjoy their lives to the fullest. You can do it, too!
Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, 2005
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10 Simple Solutions for Building Self-Esteem: How to End ...
With the simple solutions in this book and a little practice, you can discover what a wonderful and valuable person you really are.
Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2007
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Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem
This is the revised edition of the popular BREAKING THE CHAIN OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM, viewed by many as the Bible of Self-Esteem. The book includes the Sorensen Self-Esteem Test, exercises, and an index.
Marilyn J. Sorensen, Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D., 2006
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Overcoming Low Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide Using ...
The accessible, straightforward, and practical books in the Overcoming series outline affordable and easy-to-follow treatment plans, and have provided tens of thousands of readers with the help they need to overcome self-defeating behavior ...
Melanie Fennell, 2009
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Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem
Revolution from Within addresses the core issues of self-authority and unjust external authority, and argues that the first is necessary to transform the second.
Gloria Steinem, 2012
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The Everything Self-Esteem Book: Boost Your Confidence, ...
If you're looking to completely change how you feel about yourself, The Everything Self-Esteem Book is the perfect guide to help you gain a positive attitude and brim with confidence.
Robert M. Sherfield, 2003
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Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable ...
This second edition of the highly successful Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem is packed with fun and effective activities to help children develop and maintain healthy self-esteem.
Deborah Plummer, 2007
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The Self-Esteem Guided Journal
This book uses a technique known as guided journaling to help readers teach themselves to vocalize their feelings, conquer self-doubt, discover their strengths-and generally change the way they think and feel about themselves for the better ...
Matthew McKay, 2009
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The Self-Esteem Workbook
The Self-Esteem Workbook is based on the author's original new research, which has shown that self-esteem can be significantly improved through the use of self-help materials.
Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-ESTEEM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-esteem is used in the context of the following news items.
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Maybe You'd Like Yourself Better If You Joined a Book Club or …
In each of these surveys, Jetten consistently found a link between belonging to multiple groups and self-esteem. (Though there's a catch there, which I'll get to in ... «New York Magazine, Jun 15»
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Why Low Self-Esteem People Become Frozen In Bad Relationships
Much of my clinical work over the years has been with individuals and couples who experience a diminished sense of self-worth; low self-esteem. When they ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
3
Some Facebook Statuses Reveal Low Self-Esteem, Narcissism
Facebook users who post frequent status updates about their romantic partner are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem, while those who boast about diets, ... «PsychCentral.com, May 15»
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The Weird Potency of Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a concept most people grasp only superficially. It means feeling good about yourself and believing that you are a worthy individual. But what does ... «New York Magazine, May 15»
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Selfie addiction: When they become harmful to self-esteem
Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Dayan has done countless hours of research on the selfies and how they impact everything from self-esteem to relationships ... «fox5sandiego.com, May 15»
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3 Ways to Cultivate Genuine Self-Esteem
lettercrpd When we have low self-esteem, we feel anxious, helpless and depressed. We may not be able to accomplish our goals, have fulfilling relationships ... «PsychCentral.com, Apr 15»
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How To Lose Your Self-Esteem: A Psychologist's Fascinating TED Talk
Dr. Matthew Whoolery, a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University-Idaho, has an unorthodox recommendation: let go of your self-esteem. "Notice I'm ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
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Self-esteem is key to improving diversity among UK headteachers
The programme focused on building self-esteem and Douglas believes this is a critical way of tackling the issue. “I've been very lucky that people have seen ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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The Difference Between Praise That Promotes Narcissism vs …
They then compared those findings to the children's levels of self-esteem and narcissism. The results were published Monday in the Proceedings of the National ... «KQED, Mar 15»
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Low Self-Esteem Hinders Intimate Partner Communication
New research from Canada suggests people with low self-esteem are more likely to stay in unhappy relationships. University of Waterloo investigators found that ... «PsychCentral.com, Mar 15»

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