Amour propre
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Self-regard, self-esteem. uncountable
"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."
- 2 feelings of excessive pride wordnet
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Borrowed from French amour-propre.