selfpride

Selfpride is the sense of pride one feels in oneself, including one's abilities, achievements, character, or moral worth. It is often used as a compound noun with or without a space (self-pride, self pride), and it overlaps with related concepts such as self-esteem, self-respect, and self-confidence. In everyday language, self-pride can refer to positive self-regard grounded in real accomplishments or values, as well as to pride taken in meeting personal standards.

Unlike self-esteem, which is a broader evaluative attitude toward the self, self-pride places emphasis on the source of the pride: achievement, virtue, or personal effort. In literature and ethics, self-pride is sometimes praised as a motive that supports moral integrity, responsibility, and perseverance. In some contexts it may be framed as legitimate self-respect or as a healthy pride.

From a psychological perspective, pride is a self-conscious emotion that can motivate persistence and goal pursuit when rooted in competence and virtue. However excessive or misplaced self-pride can resemble arrogance or narcissism and may lead to defensiveness or social friction. Cultural norms influence how self-pride is expressed or valued; some traditions encourage modesty, while others allow more open celebration of personal achievement.

Because self-pride is not a distinct diagnostic construct in mainstream psychology, it is typically discussed as a facet of related constructs such as self-esteem, self-respect, or moral emotions. In practice, the term appears in philosophy, ethics, and everyday discourse to describe a healthy sense of self-worth when earned, and to distinguish it from conceit or vanity.