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amour-propre

[ a-moor-praw-pruh ]
/ a murˈprɔ prə /
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noun French.

self-esteem; self-respect.

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RELATED WORDS

confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect

Nearby words

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  2. amount of substance,
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  8. amoxycillin,
  9. amoy,
  10. amp

Origin of amour-propre

literally, self-love
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British Dictionary definitions for amour-propre

amour-propre

/ French (amurprɔprə) /

noun

self-respect
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Word Origin and History for amour-propre

amour-propre

n.
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