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

Before Ted arrives in England, the ladies will have been trained by Assistant Coach Alice Chilton (Tanya Reynolds), a lovely and devoted leader who lacks self-confidence.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
On July 27, as the sun in Leo makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, your self-confidence could be met with resistance, or maybe a personal desire clashes with social expectations.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

There are six red flags of CDR that signify an identity fused to work, where self-worth depends on achievement.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The lunar eclipse in Pisces will also put money, self-worth and matters of compensation under a microscope at the end of the month.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-worth

Noun

In a post on X, Kono, former defense minister under the Abe administration, warned that the plan could undermine confidence in Japan's fiscal position, push interest rates higher and weaken the yen.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed.

— Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

On deadline day, unsettling for many, Abrams had the look of a man who was calmed by his boss’ assurances.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.

— Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

The pride of his city, his state, is now an NBA champion who calls future Hall of Famers his teammates.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Even though the Tower could be seen from all over London and the surrounding counties, and was a great source of national pride, the government maintained its top-secret status well into the 1990s.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

But it is handled with reasonable aplomb by director Kate Dolan and her cast, who do their best to elevate material that can only be raised so far.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
However, Akey is an exceptional skater, reads plays well and can pass the puck with aplomb.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026