"Self-esteem" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of worth, value, and dignity as a person. It involves a person's perception of their own abilities, accomplishments, and characteristics, and how they evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses. People with high self-esteem tend to have a positive view of themselves and are confident in their abilities, while those with low self-esteem may feel insecure and doubting about themselves. Factors such as family, upbringing, social interactions, and personal experiences can contribute to a person's self-esteem.
The state of humbling oneself or subduing one's self-importance; the act of fitting in or becoming modest, and often used to conceal one's true feelings to show humility or modesty.