low self-esteem
The origin and history of low self-esteem.
Etymology
Esteem comes via Old French estimer from Latin aestimare, to value or appraise, so self-esteem is literally the value you place on yourself.
The origin and history of low self-esteem.
Esteem comes via Old French estimer from Latin aestimare, to value or appraise, so self-esteem is literally the value you place on yourself.
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