Meaning & use

dignity

noun·Academic

The state or quality of being worthy of honor and respect, often shown through a calm, composed manner.

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She accepted the difficult diagnosis with remarkable dignity.

Every worker deserves to be treated with basic dignity, regardless of their job.

A note on using this word

Dignity often appears in the phrase 'with dignity,' describing how someone handles a difficult situation, not just an inherent trait.

Words with a similar meaning

self-respecthonorpoise

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