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Common collocations with self-esteem in American Collocation

self-esteem noun uncountable

US

low

low
negative
poor

There is evidence to show that individuals with low self-esteem are more likely to be intolerant of others.

high

high
increased
positive

Such children generally have higher self-esteem than kids with absent or uninvolved fathers.

increase self-esteem

bolster
boost
build
develop
enhance
foster
improve
increase
raise

These sessions help boost the children’s self-esteem and confidence.

make self-esteem weaker

damage
erode
lower
undermine

Being out of work can lower your self-esteem and affect your confidence.

have self-esteem

have
suffer from

His wife suffered from low self-esteem and deep depression after the birth of her two sons.

not have self-esteem

lack
lose

The problem for many of these children is that they lack self-esteem.

make somone have self-esteem again

rebuild
restore

Our priority is to restore these addicts’ self-esteem.

confidence
dignity
independence
motivation
self-confidence
self-worth

Youngsters on the course gain in confidence and self-esteem.