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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelf-esteem
/ˌsɛlf.ɪˈstiːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
"Receiving positive feedback on her project greatly boosted her self-esteem." - 2
A realistic and appreciative respect for oneself as a person.
"Building healthy self-esteem is crucial for establishing personal boundaries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the English reflexive pronoun 'self-' (from Old English 'self') and the noun 'esteem' (from Latin 'aestimare', meaning 'to value or appraise'). The term emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries to describe an individual's evaluation of their own worth and capabilities.
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estime de soi
Transliteration: /ɛs.tim də swa/
"Une bonne estime de soi est essentielle pour réussir."
Selbstwertgefühl
Transliteration: /ˈzɛlpst.vɛʁt.ɡəˌfyːl/
"Ein gesundes Selbstwertgefühl hilft, Herausforderungen zu meistern."
autostima
Transliteration: /aw.toˈsti.ma/
"Lo sport può migliorare notevolmente l'autostima."
autoestima
Transliteration: /aw.to.esˈti.ma/
"Tener una buena autoestima es fundamental para la salud mental."
autoestima
Transliteration: /aw.to.isˈtʃi.mɐ/
"A autoestima elevada ajuda a enfrentar os desafios da vida."
आत्मविश्वास
Transliteration: aatmavishwas
"सकारात्मक सोच से आत्मसम्मान बढ़ता है।"
自尊
Transliteration: zìzūn
"良好的自尊心对个人的成长非常重要。"
자존감
Transliteration: jajongam
"그는 높은 자존감을 가지고 있습니다."
自尊心
Transliteration: jisonshin
"彼女は自分の仕事に強い自尊心を持っています。"
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