amour propre
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Definition(s):
- (n) feelings of excessive pride
Usage(s):
- Douglas, with Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct behind him, knows all about playing male victimization without total loss of amour propre.
- Cage, that most daring of actors, practically cha-chas through the gloom, high on the freedom that the loss of all amour propre bestows.
- He said that Japan does not desire to foster the 5-5-3 ratio, but rather considers its implications irritating to her amour propre.
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