🕊️dignity

noun
/ˈdɪɡnəti/

Meaning

the state or quality of being worthy of respect or honor
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example Sentences

He faced the difficult situation with calm and dignity.

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

Example Expressions

maintain one's dignity

Synonyms

honor, self-respect, grace, pride, nobility, respect
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honor, self-respect, grace, pride, nobility
Entry 2
honor, respect, pride, nobility

Antonyms

disgrace, humiliation, shame, dishonor
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disgrace, humiliation, shame
Entry 2
shame, disgrace, humiliation, dishonor

Collocations

human dignity, personal dignity, loss of dignity, with dignity, maintain dignity
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human dignity, personal dignity, loss of dignity, with dignity
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human dignity, personal dignity, maintain dignity

More Example Sentences

I believe protecting the fundamental dignity of every human being is the greatest moral responsibility.

It is the organization's responsibility to respect every employee's professional dignity and personal boundaries.

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