self-pride: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal/Literary
Quick answer
What does “self-pride” mean?
Pride in oneself.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Pride in oneself; a feeling of satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities.
A positive sense of self-worth and personal dignity; can sometimes border on or be confused with excessive pride (hubris) or vanity when taken to an extreme.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or definition differences. The term is slightly more prevalent in American self-help and motivational contexts.
Connotations
In both varieties, it can have a positive connotation (healthy self-esteem) or a slightly negative one (excessive focus on self). The context is key.
Frequency
Uncommon in casual speech in both regions. More frequent in written, reflective, or psychological discourse.
Grammar
How to Use “self-pride” in a Sentence
[Subject]'s self-pride[Subject] felt/took self-pride in [object/gerund][Adjective] self-prideVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “self-pride” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- N/A - 'self-pride' is not used as a verb.
American English
- N/A - 'self-pride' is not used as a verb.
adverb
British English
- N/A - No adverbial form derived from 'self-pride'.
American English
- N/A - No adverbial form derived from 'self-pride'.
adjective
British English
- N/A - The adjectival form is 'self-proud', which is archaic/rare.
American English
- N/A - The adjectival form is 'self-proud', which is archaic/rare.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in leadership or HR contexts discussing employee morale and self-motivation.
Academic
Used in psychology, sociology, and literary studies to discuss concepts of identity and character motivation.
Everyday
Infrequent. More likely in reflective conversation: 'Finishing the marathon gave me a real sense of self-pride.'
Technical
Not a technical term in hard sciences. Has specific usage in psychological and counselling frameworks.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “self-pride”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “self-pride”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “self-pride”
- Confusing it with 'pride' alone (which is more general). Using it in a clearly negative context where 'arrogance' or 'conceit' is meant. Overusing a relatively literary term in casual speech.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentially, yes. 'Self-pride' is the noun form describing that state or feeling.
It can be perceived negatively if it is seen as excessive, leading to stubbornness, an inability to accept help, or arrogance. Context determines the connotation.
They are closely related. 'Self-esteem' is a broader, more psychological term for overall self-worth. 'Self-pride' often refers to a more specific feeling of satisfaction related to an accomplishment or quality.
No, it is relatively uncommon in everyday spoken English. More frequent synonyms are 'self-respect' and 'pride in oneself'.
Pride in oneself.
Self-pride is usually formal/literary in register.
Self-pride: in British English it is pronounced /ˌself ˈpraɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌself ˈpraɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Prick/puncture someone's self-pride”
- “A blow to one's self-pride”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'SELF-PRIDE' as the PRIDE you take in your own SELF. It's internal, like a trophy you award yourself.
Conceptual Metaphor
SELF-PRIDE IS A TREASURE CHEST (guarded, valuable, personal). SELF-PRIDE IS A SHIELD (protects from insults).
Practice
Quiz
Which phrase is CLOSEST in meaning to 'healthy self-pride'?