self-pride

[self-prahyd, self-]

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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

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Related Words for self-pride

psyche, character, self, self-pride, self-admiration, selfdom

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Historical Examples of self-pride

He could not help it—the last spark of his self-pride was fighting for its life.
The Manxman
Hall Caine
But immediately a new, manly feeling of self-pride took possession of him.
Foma Gordyeff
Maxim Gorky
I have learnt that a measure of self-pride, of complacency, is essential to every human being.
The Wonder
J. D. Beresford
He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).
Robert Annys: Poor Priest
Annie Nathan Meyer
Once I was eager and confident, filled with enthusiasm and self-pride.
The Fifth Wheel
Olive Higgins Prouty