autostima

self-esteem

noun ow-toh-STEE-mah Rare

Usage Note

Autostima is a compound of auto- (self) + stima (esteem, regard). It is invariable in the singular and has no commonly used plural. The common phrases avere una buona autostima (to have good self-esteem) and lavorare sull'autostima (to work on one's self-esteem) are widely used in psychological and popular contexts.

Examples

"Bisogna lavorare sulla propria autostima."

Natural Translation

One must work on one's own self-esteem.

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