Meanings
alternative amour-propre
- uncountableSelf-regard, self-esteem.
How he hated and how he loved the lilt in her voice, the bounce in her step, the serenity of her amour propre!
2001, Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections2 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.
1990, Peter Hopkirk, The Great Game, Folio Society, published 2010, page 345You'd imagine a 26-year sentence for a brutal murder would be enough to assuage the amour-propre of any police force.
2010 November 11, Deborah Orr, The Guardian
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
- Frenchamour-propre
- Englishamour propre
Borrowed from French amour-propre.
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