dignity

1 the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" [syn: self-respect, self-esteem, self-regard]

2 formality in bearing and appearance; "he behaved with great dignity" [syn: lordliness, gravitas]

3 high office or rank or station; "he respected the dignity of the emissaries"

see Dignity

English

Etymology

From Latin dignitas, from adjective dignus, worthy or appropriate

Pronunciation

• /ˈdɪgnəti/, /"dIgn@ti/

Noun

1. worth; worthiness; the state of being worthy of respect or esteem

Synonyms

• worth
• worthiness

Translations

Related terms

• dignified
• dignify

See also

• affirmation
• integrity

Dignity is defined as "the state of being worthy of honor or respect". The inherent worthiness of human beings is known as human dignity and is different than dignity.

See also

• Human rights
• Indignation
• Righteous indignation
• Pride
• Self-esteem
• Self-concept
• Self-respect

Footnotes

References

1. Dignity, article from educational site Parenting For Everyone
2. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy \ Respect

External links

• The Stupidity of Dignity by Steven Pinker

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