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self-pride
[ self-prahyd, self- ]
noun
- pride in one's abilities, status, possessions, etc.; self-esteem.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of self-pride1
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Example Sentences
To the heart came well-nigh relinquished memories of self-pride and future hope.
In order to soothe their wounded self-pride they had recourse to a species of revenge not admirable, to say the least.
With their lives thus ill-regulated, uncared for, they were drifting to the filth of the poor who lose even all self-pride.
He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).
Self-pride suffered in the revelation, but she told herself boldly that she was not to blame.
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