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Opposite of plural for consciousness of one's own dignity
“He refused to give up because the shame of failure would be too much to bear.”
Opposite of plural for the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance
“He was justifiably respected for his athletic prowess, but it was as much his modesty and grace that won him a legion of fans.”
Opposite of plural for a feeling or deep satisfaction from one's own achievements, or the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated
“I have nothing but shame for the wrongdoings and transgressions of my sons.”
Opposite of plural for an object of admiration
“After he was found to have taken performance-enhancing drugs, he was stripped of his medal and became a national disgrace.”
Opposite of plural for individuals or objects carefully selected as being the best of a class
“The prison island is filled with the dregs of society.”
(pride oneself) Opposite of to take satisfaction or pleasure in one's accomplishments or abilities
“I had been warned so often against pride and conceit that I came to consider it a good thing to deprecate myself.”
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