Esteem in a sentence as a noun

Don't tie your self esteem to your last shot

If you are prone to low self esteem, avoid reading about him.

I have no idea why it is held in such high esteem in the US tech industry.

It is painful to see what criticism does to her self-esteem.

Pre-internet regional schools were often held in near equal esteem as Harvard/Yale.

Three years ago, the feel of this community was very much one of support and maybe, a little self esteem boosting.

Esteem in a sentence as a verb

Most of my self-esteem, of my very concept of self-realization, relied on myself being a scientist.

Harvard may have some mystique baked into its valuation, but most of us still hold the valuation -- mystique and all -- in high esteem.

Actually, now that I think about it, I cannot be following his advice, because my apartment does not fill me with gratification and self-esteem.

The idea that an individual who is ill, hungry, in danger, or impoverished must necessarily forgo self-esteem, appreciation of art, romance, and intellectual pursuits.

It's probably common in technology area that due to Dunning-Kruger effect many super talented engineers have low self-esteem and real-life skills, and are attracted by "magical" personalities, forming narcissist-codependent pairs.

Esteem definitions

noun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

See also: regard respect

noun

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

See also: admiration

noun

an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

See also: respect regard

verb

regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity"

See also: respect value prize prise

verb

look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent"

See also: repute