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pride vs self-respect

self-respect vs pride

pride and self-respect both are nouns.

pride is a verb but self-respect is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pride Yes No Yes No
self-respect Yes No No No
As nouns, self-respect is a hyponym of pride; that is, self-respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pride:
  • pride: a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
  • self-respect: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
pride (noun) self-respect (noun)
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
a group of lions
pride (verb) self-respect (verb)
be proud of
Difference between pride and self-respect

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