self-estimationn.
/ˌsɛlfɛstᵻˈmeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˌɛstəˈmeɪʃən/ Estimation or evaluation of oneself, esp. good estimation of oneself, high self-regard.
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the mind > emotion > pride > self-esteem > [noun]
conceit1548
self-estimation1574
self-conceit1576
self-worth1610
self-esteem1619
amour propre1775
self-estimate1817
1574 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Serm. Epist. St. Paule to Galathians xxxvii. f. 277v Wee vncace men out of all their fonde presumption and selfe estimation [Fr. arrogance], and shewe them that there is none other meanes to trust in God.
1647 T. Hodges Growth & Spreading Hæresie 14 There is nothing but darknesse and impiety in them, being conceived in the womb of a dark elated mind, cherished by vain imaginations, self-estimation and ends.
a1658 J. Durham Great Corruption Subtile Self (1686) ii. 29 He [sc. the Apostle] layes on this charge, That no man think of himself above what is meet; this is called Self-estimation, or Self-conceit.
1755 E. Young Centaur 320 What can raise our self-estimation so high?
1790 C. M. Graham Lett. Educ. 504 Such an arrogant self estimation tends to weaken that strong sense of allegiance and dependance which is due from the creature to the Creator.
1814 Liverpool Mercury 11 Feb. 138/2 He may justly flatter himself, while he thereby encourages his self-estimation and his confidence in his independence.
1856 G. Grote Hist. Greece XII. ii. xciv. 355 An exorbitant personality and self-estimation.
1939 Times 2 Aug. 9/4 The majority of cases [of corporal punishment] led to a wounding of the child's self-estimation.
1973 Wheeling (Illinois) Herald 20 Mar. The sense of meaninglessness is often tied up with confusion over personal identity and self-estimation.
2016 Herald (S. Afr.) (Nexis) 26 Oct. If we are to indulge Motsoeneng..an even bigger loss for the SABC would increase his self-estimation and perceived value.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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