self-pride


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self-pride

(sĕlf′prīd′)
n.
Pride in oneself; self-esteem.
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self-pride

n
pride in one's status, possessions, etc; self-esteem
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self`-pride′



n.
pride in one's abilities, status, possessions, etc.; self-esteem.
[1580–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.self-pride - a feeling of pride in yourself
pride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
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It was quite a shock to her self-pride while it lasted, and toward evening she was ready to believe that it was going to last forever.
The old bulls paid no attention to his boastful words, but the eight who had volunteered to accompany him were filled with self-pride so that they stood around vaingloriously beating upon their breasts, baring their fangs and screaming their hideous challenge until the jungle reverberated to the horrid sound.
Once again his self-pride in his ability as a practical joker asserted itself.
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Strict measures are required to uproot this malaise, as recommending a relative or friend for a job has become part of our tribal culture, ethos, and satisfies our ego and self-pride.
Describing this US plan as a good step towards resolving differences and finding acceptable solutions, the Russian leader said the Iranian people are have self-pride and can defend their own interests.
As a team, it's also about getting some self-pride back after the last few results, losing to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup and drawing with Kilmarnock in the last Premiership game.
I play for Leicester Tigers, for my family, for my friends at the club, for Geordie Murphy, I play for other coaches at the club and I play for self-pride because I want to perform at the weekend in front of a great crowd.