self-worth
|self/worth|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌsɛlfˈwɜrθ/
🇬🇧
/ˌsɛlfˈwɜːθ/
personal value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-worth' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'worth,' meaning 'value or merit.'
Historical Evolution
'self-worth' evolved from the Old English word 'weorþ,' meaning 'value or price,' combined with 'self,' which has remained consistent in meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the value of oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sense of one's own value or worth as a person.
Her self-worth was evident in the way she carried herself.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39