self-esteem

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities
  • noun: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself
  • synonyms: acquisitiveness, amour propre, amour-propre

Examples

  • programs to raise/build 'self-esteem' among children

  • low/high 'self-esteem'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) caring, graceful woman. I am? There has to be something you can say to these young ladies. Something to help them with their self-esteem? It's not a self-esteem problem. I think they're all pretty pleased with themselves. OK. OK. Everybody close your eyes. (..)
    2004 Mean Girls