Self-regard (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His air of quiet self-regard suggested a deep inner confidence that inspired admiration from others.
- Despite the critics' scathing reviews, she retained a steady sense of self-regard and refused to change her artistic vision.
- As she looked back on her years of hard work, she couldn't help but feel a healthy sense of self-regard and pride.
- Lack of self-regard led to him struggling to stand up for himself and set healthy boundaries with his demanding friends.
- It was hard not to feel drawn to her; she radiated a genuine warmth and kindness, completely free of artificial self-regard.