amour propre

Self-worth. If you're too critical of Sophie, I worry that you'll damage her amour propre.

(formal)

the good feelings and respect you have for yourself The critics' negative reaction to his first novel wounded his amour propre.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kayleen	KAY-leen	English (Rare)
Cleopatra	klee-ə-PAT-rə (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Montgomery	[mənt'gʌməri]
Gerlach	KHER-lahkh (Dutch)	Dutch, Ancient Germanic
HÓLmgeirr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Olivia	['ɔliviə]