amour-propre

(ȧ mo̵̅o̅r prō̂pr')

noun

self-esteem

Origin: Fr

See amour-propre in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Respect for oneself; self-esteem.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : amour, love

Origin: + propre, own

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