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self-pride

[ self-prahyd, self- ]

/ ˌsɛlfˈpraɪd, ˈsɛlf- /

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noun

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

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Origin of self-pride

First recorded in 1580–90

Words nearby self-pride

self-portrait, self-possessed, self-possession, self-praise, self-preservation, self-pride, self-proclaimed, self-produced, self-professed, self-promotion, self-pronouncing

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Example sentences from the Web for self-pride

He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).
Robert Annys: Poor Priest|Annie Nathan Meyer
He could not help it—the last spark of his self-pride was fighting for its life.
The Manxman|Hall Caine
Self-pride urged that his experience in the wars was his real recommendation for what must prove a perilous and delicate work.
The Mercenary|W. J. Eccott
To the heart came well-nigh relinquished memories of self-pride and future hope.
Menotah|Ernest G. Henham

But immediately a new, manly feeling of self-pride took possession of him.
Foma Gordyeff|Maxim Gorky

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