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

The bedroom is paired with a Blue Crystallo quartzite bathroom, where the vanity matches the walk-in shower and a gold soaking tub sits next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
For a Minimal Footprint Specs AccordionItemContainerButton When every inch counts, designers often start by lifting the vanity off the floor.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

Each of those positions experienced a boost of confidence or a seed of concern since players reported to camp three weeks ago.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Redefining How Fashion Is Bought If the early wave of e-commerce was about access and the mobile era was about convenience, the next phase, agentic commerce, will be defined by confidence.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Unlike other music expert podcasts, this one is stripped of any mansplaining or ego — picture just a bunch of music lovers in a room, sitting by a fire and going deep on how young Bob Weir’s vocals sounded in 1970.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Under the black cape, trash can helmet and ample body armor straight out of a low-budget sci-fi film, Binface’s alter-ego is Jon Harvey, a middle-aged comedian who has spent much of the campaign trying to keep his cool during a sweltering summer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

In Salzburg, sharing becomes essence, not the kind of narcissism that appears to be adopted by our upcoming LA28 cultural Olympiad, in which Angelenos are invited to submit entrees that show off our goods rather than a cultural exchange.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
But there is certainly consistencies with the narcissism and being driven by power and control.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 30 July 2026