point of honor
Non-negotiable moral stance
A point of honor is a matter that someone feels compelled to act on because their integrity, reputation, or self-respect demands it.
The phrase often implies a degree of stubborn adherence to principle: He made it a point of honor never to back down from a challenge.
What constitutes a point of honor varies by culture and individual—it might involve keeping a promise, defending someone's name, or refusing to compromise on a belief.
Favorable public regard
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
- dignityInnate personal worth
face · credibility · character · repute · stature · regard · image · prestige
Valuing one's own worth
- dignityInnate personal worth
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
- amour-propreOne's sense of worth
ego · vanity · stubborn · unbending · stiff-necked · sensitivity · touchiness · defensiveness
Moral doubt or hesitation
- convictionFirmly held belief
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- codeSymbolic communication system
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
obligation · duty · conscience · non-negotiable · inviolable · sacred · steadfastness · adherence
good name
Favorable public regard
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
dignity · face · credibility · character · repute · stature · regard · image · prestige · distinction
self-respect
Valuing one's own worth
- dignityInnate personal worth
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
amour-propre · ego · vanity · stubborn · unbending · stiff-necked · sensitivity · touchiness · defensiveness · personal dignity
scruple
Moral doubt or hesitation
- convictionFirmly held belief
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- codeSymbolic communication system
commitment · obligation · duty · conscience · non-negotiable · inviolable · sacred · steadfastness · adherence · firmness
satisfaction
State of fulfilled desires
sabers · swordfight · fencing · duelist · gentleman · insult · affront · slap · glove · dawn
point of honortrifle
Insignificant matter or thing
whim · triviality · passing fancy · minor detail · technicality
point, honor, points, pointed, pointing, pointer, pointers, pointless, pointedly