Self–esteem Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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• self–esteem (noun)

self–esteem

/ˌsɛlfəˈstiːm/

noun

self–esteem

/ˌsɛlfəˈstiːm/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–ESTEEM

[noncount]

:

a feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities

• low/high self-esteem
• programs to raise/build self-esteem among children

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