Meaning
self-esteem
- confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-esteem
In a sentence
Questo successo ha migliorato notevolmente la sua autostima.
This success considerably improved her self-esteem.
Una bassa autostima può influenzare le relazioni personali.
Low self-esteem can affect personal relationships.
Come possiamo aiutare i ragazzi ad avere più autostima?
How can we help teenagers have more self-esteem?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| autostima | feminine · singular |
| autostime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A compound noun of 'auto-' (self) and 'stima' (esteem); usually singular.
- Common collocations include 'bassa autostima' (low self-esteem) and 'alta autostima' (high self-esteem).