self-esteem — confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/
Korean meaning: 자존감, 자아 존중감
Korean pronunciation: 셀프-이-스팀 (강세: 스팀)
Example Sentences
- After failing the driving test five times, his self-esteem was lower than a limbo bar.
- She joined the debate club to improve her self-esteem.
- His self-esteem skyrocketed when he finally learned to cook ramen without burning it.
self-esteem
NOUN//ˌself ɪˈstiːm//
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Confident in her own worth
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Origin
'self'(자신)과 'esteem'(존중하다)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 17세기부터 심리학 용어로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“After failing the driving test five times, his self-esteem was lower than a limbo bar.”
“She joined the debate club to improve her self-esteem.”
“His self-esteem skyrocketed when he finally learned to cook ramen without burning it.”
“Teachers play a vital role in developing students' self-esteem.”
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