|aˌmu̇(ə)rˈprōp(r ə ), |äˌ-, -u̇əˈp-, -rȯp- noun
Etymology: French amour-propre, literally, love of oneself, from amour love + propre own, proper — more at proper
1. : self-love characterized by sensitive regard for one's rights, dignity, and honor as an individual and in relationship with one's fellows : self-respect , self-esteem
offensive to a wife's amour propre — H.L.Mencken
2. : exaggerated self-love : vanity
his amour propre would not tolerate criticism
Synonyms: see conceit