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| amour-propre |
(French) self-love; self-esteem. |
| cysteine |
a sulfur-containing, semi-essential amino acid occurring in proteins. One cysteine within a protein can react with another to form a disulfide bond. |
| ego |
self-esteem or self-respect. [1/5 definitions] |
| egoism |
excessive self-esteem; conceitedness; egotism. [1/3 definitions] |
| formal |
in accordance with well-established, solemn or polite customs and conventions; ceremonious. [1/9 definitions] |
| high-flown |
excessive or extravagant, as in self-esteem, goals, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| inferiority complex |
feelings of inferiority or inadequacy; lack of self-esteem. [1/2 definitions] |
| orthodox |
adhering to or in accordance with long-established religious beliefs, laws, and practices. [1/4 definitions] |
| persistent depressive disorder |
a condition of chronic mild depression or irritability that is often accompanied by other symptoms, including low self-esteem, eating or sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Formerly called dysthymia. |
| purism |
uncompromising exactness and strictness with regard to long-established standards, as of language or political or philosophical belief. [1/2 definitions] |
| seaway |
a route for ocean-going ships, esp. a well-established one; sea-lane. [1/3 definitions] |
| secure |
well-established and able to be relied on; steady; dependable. [1/10 definitions] |
| -st |
variant of -est. |
| tax duplicate |
a document given to tax authorities that certifies the value of real-estate holdings. |
| traditionally |
in accordance with a long-established way of doing things within a particular culture |
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