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 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

Cook argues this creates an unintentional selfishness, in which your anxious thoughts distract you from noticing what’s actually going on with the people around you.

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Sieler’s selfishness, in this sense his ability to get sacks himself, might be best for the team.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of selfishness

Noun

Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
And in doing so, everything gradually registers — the cadence of campus life, the pride pulsing through students and alumni, the weight of the institution’s history.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

Prioritize Lasting Placements Over Speed In staffing, speed is a vanity metric.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Most Popular In Oona’s bathroom the tiles are from Country Floors, the vintage mirror is from Venice, Italy, and the vanity is an antique chest that was converted to a vanity with fittings by Waterworks.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

In the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the same updating Gallup survey, forty-nine per cent of college graduates expressed confidence in the job market, compared to forty-four percent of respondents who had less than a college degree.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
When asked on Monday if the team has the talent to improve at center, Quinn reiterated his confidence in Washington’s trio of Allegretti, Good-Jones and Gulbin.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Numerous renowned and highly respected psychiatrists have provided evidence that the president does show signs of dementia, in conjunction with unmistakable traits consistent with malignant narcissism and antisocial personality disorder.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Through Midge’s eyes, Gregory laid waste to the casual cruelty, cattiness, sexism and narcissism of 90s workplace culture, dating, family relationships, female friendships, consumerism and more.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026