Definitions for self-pride

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Spelling: [self-prahyd, self-]
IPA: /ˌsɛlfˈpraɪd, ˈsɛlf-/

Self-Pride is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 473 anagrams from letters in self-pride (-deefilprs).

Definitions for self-pride

noun

  1. pride in one's abilities, status, possessions, etc.; self-esteem.

Origin of self-pride

First recorded in 1580-90

Examples for self-pride

His reserve—born of self-pride, consciousness of force—limited ambitions, and self-reliance, they call a diplomatic gift.

But immediately a new, manly feeling of self-pride took possession of him.

Once I was eager and confident, filled with enthusiasm and self-pride.

self-pride urged that his experience in the wars was his real recommendation for what must prove a perilous and delicate work.

self-pride suffered in the revelation, but she told herself boldly that she was not to blame.

Bessie thinks that for a minister he's full of sin and self-pride.

He could not help it—the last spark of his self-pride was fighting for its life.

To the heart came well-nigh relinquished memories of self-pride and future hope.

I have learnt that a measure of self-pride, of complacency, is essential to every human being.

He had been so sure of himself (but self-pride had ever been his besetting sin).

Word Value for self-pride
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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