self-admiration

Noun

Meaning

Admiration of one's self.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pride arrogance self-esteem selfishness egoism vanity conceit complacency egotism snobbery swagger vainglory pomposity self-interest hubris
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Antonyms

depression shame dissatisfaction disgrace benevolence altruism
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Examples

Man is naturally a proud Animal, and is fond of nothing more than the Breath of Fame to sooth his Vanity, and flatter his Self-Admiration. Richard Blackmore

Oh man, at that end not much has been left of your excellence, nothing of all that you have been boasting about through life - only sex, fear, self-admiration and a few other things you are usually ashamed of. Karel Čapek

Close letter words and terms

self-administer self-administered self-administration self-admiring self-adulation self-adulatory