walking tall
- stridingWalking with long steps
- confidentSure of oneself
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- postureBody position, alignment
spine · shoulders · dignity · self-respect · standing · upright · bold · fearless · defiant · head high · chest out · commanding · presence · strength · resilience · comeback · vindication · triumph
posture and bearing
walking tallslouching
Poor postural alignment
hunched over · stooped · slinking · cowering · dragging one's feet
psychological state and self-regard
walking tallashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
humiliated · defeated · demoralized · crushed · broken
social standing and success
walking talldisgraced
Brought into shame
brought low · fallen from grace · shamed · ruined · discredited