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amour propre

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noun amour pro·pre \ˌa-ˌmu̇r-ˈprōprə, ˌä-, -ˈprȯprə\

Definition of amour propre

  1. :  self-esteem

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  1. if amour propre is a virtue, then this actress's memoirs are among the greatest declarations of love ever written

Origin and Etymology of amour propre

French amour-propre, literally, love of oneself


First Known Use: 1775

amour propre Synonyms

Synonyms
complacence, bighead, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egotism, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-assumption, self-conceit, self-congratulation, self-esteem, self-glory, self-importance, self-love, self-opinion, self-satisfaction, smugness, swelled head, swellheadedness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity
Antonyms
humbleness, humility, modesty
Related Words
assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence; self-righteousness; arrogance, disdainfulness, haughtiness, imperiousness, lordliness, self-assertion, snobbishness, superciliousness, superiority; hubris, overconfidence, presumption; pretense (or pretence), pretension, pretentiousness; egoism, self-centeredness, selfishness; self-pride, self-respect
Near Antonyms
diffidence, self-doubt; self-disgust, self-hate, self-loathing; altruism, unselfishness; bashfulness, demureness, shyness, timidity, timidness; passiveness, passivity

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