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

Christina Applegate is back home and prioritizing self-confidence in the latest update on her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

At the same time, Mercury in your 2nd House quincunxes Saturn in your 7th, revealing where money, self-worth, or personal values do not quite align with someone else’s expectations.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Luna is journeying through your second house of money, possessions and self-worth, gently nudging you toward fair exchanges.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of self-worth

Noun

Economists like Robert Lucas and Edward Prescott — who each won Nobel Prizes — challenged Keynesian economics and its confidence that government policy could effectively smooth out the economy's ups and downs.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
The Moon in your sign squares Jupiter, making confidence, frustration, desire, or impatience harder to moderate.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 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

The judge appeared swayed by DHS’ assurances but needed time to consider.

— Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026
The album slides between styles surprisingly smoothly and with a remarkable assurance; a raft of collaborators contribute production (primarily Bartees Strange, Grammy winner Mike Elizondo and Avis Reese) but there’s no question who’s in charge.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

Ryan Gravenberch struck the post before Barcola got his second in the 37th, finishing with aplomb after being played through by Florian Wirtz.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Trade Room bar mixes mid-century modern and Art Deco styles, and the bartenders whip up craft cocktails with skill and aplomb.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026