self-regard
Americannoun
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concern for one's own interest
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proper esteem for oneself
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of self-regard
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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It was also a rebuke to the idea of grandiosity, in which inflated self-regard amounts to a distorted relationship with reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
This is not revelation: The defense secretary is well known for preening for the cameras with a level of self-regard that would embarrass most supermodels.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
The entire movie has a disappointing air of smug self-regard about it, with an expectation the audience will adore everything about the characters as much as they do.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
However, he believes that the current grievances aired by the likes of Bombshell are prompted more by self-regard than public interest.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025
This was an inherently unstable arrangement, given the self-regard of the two scientists.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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