dignity

/ˈdɪɡnɪti/noun

A person's sense of their own worth and their right to be treated with respect.

Example sentences

“The nurses treated every patient with dignity.”
“Losing his job hurt his dignity more than his bank balance.”
“Everyone deserves to live with dignity, whatever their income.”

Common phrases: 'treat someone with dignity', 'human dignity', 'die with dignity', and 'beneath your dignity' for something you feel too proud to do. The adjective 'dignified' usually describes a calm, serious manner.

Synonyms for dignity

self-respect
self-worth

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

decorumPolite, proper behavior that suits the occasion.diligentWorking hard with steady, careful attention.dexteritySkill and ease in carrying out tasks, especially ones done with the hands.devotionThe state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.disarmingFriendly or charming in a way that makes people less suspicious or angry.determinedHaving made a firm decision to do something and not letting anything stop you.