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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
But the notion has garnered Burrows plenty of attention in the Lone Star State, a place with no lack of self-regard.
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Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents.
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Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
That’s in their relationship, but maybe just as important, in John’s self-regard, too.
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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.
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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.
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Noel Murray,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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
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After Portugal’s 1-1 tie against DR Congo, Henry explained the selfishness of Cristiano Ronaldo’s movement, not opening space for a teammate.
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Claire’s elective death therefore remains a problematic choice for some viewers, an act of vainglorious selfishness from a woman who was never terribly nice to begin with.
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The history of Kaskaskia is full of stories of resilience and stubborn pride, but also of the inevitability of nature.
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Schlanger’s pride in his Jewishness forced Goldstein to reflect on her upbringing.
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The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.
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The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Visitors would find artifacts such as the candlestand, where Washington chose humility over ego and began the peaceful transfer of power.
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The Aussie needed to have some amount of ego to achieve that confidence, something Wright didn’t have or realize.
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In conclusion, the distance between narcissism and healthy philautia is extraordinary because of the difference in values and goals of the two concepts.
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Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility.
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“Self-regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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