self-regard

noun
UK: /ˌself.rɪˈɡɑːd/
US: /ˌself.rɪˈɡɑːrd/

  1. A feeling of respect for yourself and your abilities.

    1. She has a healthy self-regard.
    2. His inflated self-regard made him difficult to work with on the project.

  2. Thinking well of oneself; a high opinion of oneself.

    1. His self-regard is very high.
    2. A little self-regard is healthy, but too much can be a problem in relationships.

Synonyms

self-respect ego pride self-worth self-esteem

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-regard" in English means: A feeling of respect for yourself and your abilities., Thinking well of oneself; a high opinion of oneself..

The phonetic transcription of "self-regard" is /ˌself.rɪˈɡɑːd/ in British English and /ˌself.rɪˈɡɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-regard": self-respect, ego, pride, self-worth, self-esteem.

Example usage of "self-regard": "She has a healthy self-regard.". More examples on the page.