Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with self-esteem in American Collocation
self-esteem
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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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.