Word of the Day: Amour Propre

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A sense of one's own worth; self-respect. Today's Word Brought to You By Get $150 Off Your First E-Bike at Upway! Upway is the go-to destination for buying and selling e-bikes. Explore a wide selection from top brands like Cannondale, Specialized, and Aventon, with prices starting as low as $649. Every e-bike is certified and delivered to your doorstep within a week, backed by a one-year warranty. Use code OPTIMISM150 for $150 off your first e-bike purchase of $1,000 or more. Shop Now "I'm over him, but my amour propre stings a little bit when I see my ex post with his new girlfriend." "He lost the game, but held onto his amour propre by showing good sportsmanship." "I get a boost to my amour propre when I get recognition for one of my ideas." French, late 18th century The concept of self-esteem isn't a 20th-century self-help invention. The phrase "amour propre," borrowed from French, translates literally as "self-love," but the usage is a general sense of one's own worth and self-respect — in other words, self-esteem. The French term came into use through 17th-century philosopher Jean-Jacque Rousseau. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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