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amour propre

noun

Etymology

Borrowed from French amour-propre.

  1. borrowed from amour-propre

Definitions

  1. Self-regard, self-esteem.

    • St Petersburg was endeavouring to restore its amour propre in Central Asia following the hurried departure of its mission from Afghanistan and the disappointing outcome of its recent war with Turkey.
    • How he hated and how he loved the lilt in her voice, the bounce in her step, the serenity of her amour propre!
    • You'd imagine a 26-year sentence for a brutal murder would be enough to assuage the amour-propre of any police force.

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