SELF-PRIDE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

self-pride

noun

Definition of self-pride

as in self-confidence

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Recent Examples of self-pride And DeSantis’ two stops in this early-voting state last week offered an early glimpse into whether Iowans actually want to be more like Florida — and the pitch played well, even in a state with a lot of political self-pride. — Jess Bidgood, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Mar. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-pride

Noun

Scot’s self-confidence in genderqueer expression seems unrealistic for his age and for the times, and yuppie Sam is too perfect.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
O’Donnell’s characters are usually fresh out of divorces and staying afloat on waves of delusional self-confidence and optimism.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

Harbaugh expressed confidence in backup Jameis Winston's ability to step in for however long Dart is out.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Children often don’t have the vocabulary to name a fear directly or the confidence that a topic is safe to raise.

— Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

A lot of the players’ gambits rely on chutzpah, humor, and projected self-assurance.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

But weighting choices vary by pollster and offer no assurance of accuracy.

— W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
The findings, which came from a survey of 10 current workers and 27 former ones who left recently, stated that the safety and mission assurance team had lost half its staff as of July 2026.

— Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

The other bill Newsom signed, Assembly Bill 1836, expands the availability of state security grants to offsite celebrations like cultural and religious festivals, marches and LGBTQ pride events.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
While developing her next feature, Coppola has spent this retrospective year taking stock, watching with a familiar pride as her own children pursue creative paths.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

Organizing security across multiple operating systems can be a hassle, but McAfee tackles that with aplomb.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s transportation reporter, Sara Gregory, did a wonderful write-up of this feat, which drew aplomb and attention from MARTA itself.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026