self-pride

[ self-prahyd, self- ]

noun

1. pride in one's abilities, status, possessions, etc.; self-esteem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-pride¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

To the heart came well-nigh relinquished memories of self-pride and future hope.

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In order to soothe their wounded self-pride they had recourse to a species of revenge not admirable, to say the least.

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With their lives thus ill-regulated, uncared for, they were drifting to the filth of the poor who lose even all self-pride.

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He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).

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Self-pride suffered in the revelation, but she told herself boldly that she was not to blame.

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