See Also: esteem(1)(dictionary)
esteem(2)(dictionary)
self-esteem(encyclopedia)
self-esteem(dictionary)
esteem 1, noun(dictionary)
esteem 2, verb(dictionary)

self-esteem (oh)



n [U]
the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respected
-see also self-respect self-respect
raise/build (up)/boost sb's self-esteem
::Playing a sport can boost a girl's self-esteem.
::students' sense of self-esteem
low/poor self-esteem
(=not much self-esteem)