SELF-REGARD Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

self-regard

noun

ˌself-ri-ˈgärd

Definition of self-regard

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself her self-regard meant that she assumed everyone wanted to hear about every tiny detail of her life

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as in pride

a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance people with enough self-regard to keep their modest home in spotless condition

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Recent Examples of self-regard Now self-invention is a business model available to anyone with a phone and sufficient self-regard. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 In person, Hanania comes across as socially awkward yet oozing with self-regard. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 But the notion has garnered Burrows plenty of attention in the Lone Star State, a place with no lack of self-regard. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents. — Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 That’s in their relationship, but maybe just as important, in John’s self-regard, too. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 This was precisely the space occupied by Andersen’s emperor, whose solipsism and stubborn self-regard were visible, even if his clothes were not. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025 Again, White excels at capturing the woozy world of self-regard in which Victoria dwells — and in which, really, all of the Ratliffs dwell. — Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-regard

Noun

But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of selfishness

Noun

The primary suite comes with its own fireplace, walk-in closet and a spa bathroom with a soaking tub, dual vanities and a separate shower.

— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
But for a complexion that suddenly looks lifted, contoured, and a few years younger, Le Lift Crème Riche gets priority space in our vanities.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

The research represents an early step towards making model identity and response integrity independently verifiable, potentially giving users greater confidence in the systems powering their applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Have the confidence to walk away For founders, persistence is often celebrated, but knowing when to stop investing in a business can be just as important as having the conviction to start one.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Someone may push an opinion too hard, take credit, or turn a simple discussion into a battle of egos.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Inevitably, the movie is not quite as interior, but Jean-Luc Godard uses each male character’s contentious interpretation of The Odyssey as a reflection of their own egos.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

It has been defined in slightly different ways over the years, but some of the traits commonly associated with psychopathy include pathological lying, extreme narcissism, shallow affect, impulsivity and lack of empathy and remorse.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Maybe that’s the point — the film seeks to interrogate Mark’s narcissism — but every interaction feels like it’s been flattened into a series of predictable accusations instead of something that might provoke surprise or reflection.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026