amour propre
One's self-esteem
Amour propre is French for self-love or self-esteem, borrowed into English for contexts where *self-respect* feels too plain.
It often carries a hint of wounded pride or excessive concern with one's dignity: His amour propre wouldn't let him admit the mistake.
The term appears in philosophical and literary writing more than everyday speech.
Internal sense of value
- self-regardOne's opinion of oneself
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
- self-confidenceFaith in one's capabilities
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
self-assurance · self-image · self-perception · self-love · self-reliance · self-care · self-compassion · self-awareness
Excessive admiration of oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- self-importanceExaggerated sense of significance
- self-absorptionPreoccupation with oneself
- self-obsessionFixation on oneself
grandiosity · self-centeredness · self-regard · self-admiration · self-aggrandizement · conceitedness · egocentrism · self-interest
Grooming with vanity
- self-admirationExcessive regard for oneself
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- vaingloryBoastful, unwarranted pride
- peacockingOstentatious self-display
affectation · airs · superficiality · showiness · ostentation · self-flattery · posturing · primping
Excessive self-importance
- hubrisRuinous excessive confidence
- haughtinessDisdainful sense of superiority
- superciliousnessScornful sense of superiority
- smugnessExcessive pride in oneself
pomposity · snobbery · condescension · disdain · aloofness · loftiness · imperious · self-satisfaction
High regard, moral dignity
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
decorum · propriety · stature · self-possession · poise · bearing · uprightness · rectitude
self-worth
Internal sense of value
- self-regardOne's opinion of oneself
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
- self-confidenceFaith in one's capabilities
self-acceptance · self-assurance · self-image · self-perception · self-love · self-reliance · self-care · self-compassion · self-awareness · dignity
narcissism
Excessive admiration of oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- self-importanceExaggerated sense of significance
- self-absorptionPreoccupation with oneself
self-obsession · grandiosity · self-centeredness · self-regard · self-admiration · self-aggrandizement · conceitedness · egocentrism · self-interest · self-preoccupation
preening
Grooming with vanity
- self-admirationExcessive regard for oneself
- conceitExaggerated self-admiration
- vaingloryBoastful, unwarranted pride
peacocking · affectation · airs · superficiality · showiness · ostentation · self-flattery · posturing · primping · coquetry
arrogance
Excessive self-importance
- hubrisRuinous excessive confidence
- haughtinessDisdainful sense of superiority
- superciliousnessScornful sense of superiority
smugness · pomposity · snobbery · condescension · disdain · aloofness · loftiness · imperious · self-satisfaction · complacency
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
gravitas · decorum · propriety · stature · self-possession · poise · bearing · uprightness · rectitude · composure
amour propreself-loathing
Intense disgust toward oneself
self-hatred · self-contempt · self-disgust · self-deprecation · self-abasement
amour propreselflessness
Prioritizing others over oneself
humility · self-abnegation · self-effacement · modesty · egolessness