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Dignity (Noun)

The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

She carried herself with quiet dignity, even in the face of adversity.
The elderly woman's dignity was compromised when she was forced to rely on others for daily care.
He refused to participate in the childish prank, saying it was beneath his dignity.
The politician's dignity was called into question when allegations of corruption surfaced.
Despite the devastating news, she maintained her dignity and composure throughout the press conference.

High office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

She bore herself with great dignity during her coronation ceremony as the newly elected president.
He comported himself with quiet dignity, befitting a statesman of his stature, despite the adversity.
As a retired judge, she continued to carry herself with dignity and command respect in the community.
In keeping with his dignity as the chairman of the board, he stood firm on the decision not to downsize.
As a world leader, it was crucial to uphold the dignity of her office during international summits.

Formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

She walked into the meeting room with quiet confidence and dignity, commanding the attention of the entire board of directors.
Despite being homeless, he managed to maintain a sense of dignity and pride in his appearance, always keeping himself clean and well-groomed.
The queen's dignified demeanor was evident as she graciously accepted the accolades from the foreign ambassadors.
Throughout the ceremony, the retired general conducted himself with great dignity, his erect posture and measured tone inspiring respect from the crowd.
Even in the face of great adversity, she continued to comport herself with dignity, never losing her composure or her sense of self-worth.