self-esteem

self-esteem — 名詞

1. the way you feel about your own value and abilities — whether you see yourself a

1.名詞B1
釋義

自尊心

對自身價值與能力的信心

the way you feel about your own value and abilities — whether you see yourself as worthy, capable, and deserving of respect

例句

Nkechi's self-esteem grew after she finished the difficult project on time.

Nkechi 在按時完成那個困難的專案之後，自我價值感增強了。

self-esteem grew — following achievement

Constant criticism from a parent can damage a child's self-esteem for years.

來自家長的持續批評，可能會長年損害孩子的自尊心。

collocation: damage someone's self-esteem

同義詞
  • self-respect

    closer to dignity and moral principles — you can lose self-respect by doing something shameful, while self-esteem is about overall self-worth

  • self-worth

    nearly identical in meaning, often used in the same contexts; slightly more focused on inherent value as a person

  • self-confidence

    more about trust in your specific abilities (public speaking, taking exams) rather than your general sense of value

  • dignity

    broader — refers to being worthy of respect, especially in difficult or humiliating situations

反義詞
  • insecurity

    a lasting feeling of uncertainty about your own worth or abilities

  • self-doubt

    a lack of confidence or trust in yourself, often in specific situations

文法句型

someone's self-esteem

boost/build/raise/damage/lower self-esteem

用法筆記

Uncountable noun. Often used with possessive determiners (his, her, their) and modifying adjectives such as high, low, fragile, and poor. Common verb collocations fall into two groups: those that increase it (boost, build, raise, strengthen) and those that reduce it (damage, lower, shatter, undermine).

常見錯誤

❌She has a low self-esteem.
✅She has low self-esteem.
💡Self-esteem is an uncountable noun, so it does not take an indefinite article.