self-esteem
noun [ U ] uk/ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/ us/ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/
C1 自尊
belief and confidence in your own ability and value
The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem. 发言后得到的赞誉增强了她的自尊感。
She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals. 她的自尊心很低,这会阻止她追求目标。
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- She has very low self-esteem.
- Jealousy within a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one of the partners.
- All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.
- Her recent success at work has been very good for her self-esteem.
- Of course you try to build up your children's confidence and self-esteem.