self-content

[self-kuhn-tent, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈtɛnt, ˌsɛlf- /

NOUN

self-esteem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidence dignity morale self-respect

STRONG

conceit egotism narcissism self-assurance self-regard self-satisfaction vanity worth

WEAK

amour propre

Antonyms

STRONG

humility meekness modesty

WEAK

self-deprecation

NOUN

self-respect/self-esteem

Synonyms

WEAK

amour-propre conceit confidence dignity egotism faith in oneself morale narcissism self-assurance self-regard self-satisfaction vanity worth

Antonyms

WEAK

self-doubt uncertainty

Example Sentences

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Cricket is linked with the Golden Age of English power and self-content, the idyll that supposedly existed before the First World War.

From Newsweek

As Dick climbed in beside her, she bent her head to Lestrange; if she had regretted her impulsive confidence, again the clear sanity and calm of the gray eyes she encountered established self-content.

From The Flying Mercury by Frederick, Edmund

His only expression was that of haughty self-content; but there was no real pride in his bearing, and no reserve.

From Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 by Sheppard, Elizabeth

"I did see my way," said Brisket, with much self-content.

From The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm by Trollope, Anthony

This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

From Aladdin of London or, Lodestar by Pemberton, Max, Sir

self-content

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