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

Defeating the dragon and reclaiming the treasure represents the restoration of order and the triumph of generosity over selfishness.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of selfishness

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

The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The desk-sized vanity mirror features a sturdy silicone base with Mira, Rumi and Zoey’s faces on the bottom, alongside a tray for your hair accessories.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of vanity

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

But there is certainly consistencies with the narcissism and being driven by power and control.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 30 July 2026
In the new documentary Narcissist’s Playbook, NXIVM whistleblower and director Mark Vicente looks closely at the causes and impact of narcissism on society by interviewing experts as well as those who have been personally affected by the condition.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026