self-regard

Example Sentences

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Knowing him as they did, the Chinese played to his sense of self regard during his visit in July.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

This is about developing a new relationship with energy, a new embracing of the need for inquiry, and some self regard.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2011

Karen Altuzarra, the designer’s mother, a former investment banker and the chief executive of his fledgling brand, credits much of its success to her son’s unwavering confidence and healthy self regard.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2011

I propose this word as shorthand for a rigorous and dispassionate kind of self regard, even self appreciation, to be employed when individuals or communities face consequential decisions attended by substantial uncertainty and polarizing disagreement.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2011

He always managed to keep his own hands clean, he never lost his own self regard.

From The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life by Walter, Eugene