dignity

uncountable

A noun referring to the state or quality of being worthy of honor, respect, or esteem; a sense of self-importance and composure.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество быть достойным чести, уважения или почтения; чувство собственной значимости и самообладания.esSustantivo que denota el estado o la cualidad de ser digno de honor, respeto o reverencia; también, el sentido de la propia valía y el autocontrol o compostura.frÉtat ou qualité d'être digne d'honneur, de respect ou de considération ; sentiment de sa propre valeur et maîtrise de soi.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, würdevoll, ehrenhaft und respektvoll zu sein; auch das Gefühl des eigenen Werts und der Selbstbeherrschung.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser digno de honra, respeito ou estima; também o sentimento de valor próprio, autorrespeito e compostura.zh名词，指值得尊重、荣誉或敬意的品质或状态；也指自尊和端庄自持的意识。arاسم يدل على حالة أو صفة استحقاق الاحترام والتقدير والوقار، وعلى الشعور بالقيمة الذاتية وضبط النفس.

1. Quality of being worthy of respect B2 formal

   The state or quality of being worthy of honor, respect, or esteem.

   • She maintained her dignity throughout the difficult conversation.
   • He accepted the award with great dignity.
   • The ceremony was conducted with dignity and grace.

   ruДостоинствоesDignidadfrdignitédeWürdeptDignidadezh尊严arالكرامة

   Synonyms: eminenceesteemhonormeritnobilityprestigerespectstandingstatureworth

   Antonyms: disgracedishonorignominyindignityshame

2. Self-respect and composure B2 formal

   A calm, serious, and controlled manner that shows self-respect.

   • Even in defeat, the team showed dignity.
   • She handled the criticism with dignity.
   • His dignity prevented him from begging for help.

   ruДостоинствоesDignidad (serenidad y respeto por uno mismo)frDignité (sens de respect de soi et maintien)deWürdeptDignidadezh尊严arالكرامة

   Synonyms: composuredecorumgravityhonormajestynobilitypoiseprideself-esteemself-respectself-worthseriousnesssolemnitystateliness

   Antonyms: abasementdishonorhumiliationindignityshame

3. High rank or position C1 formal

   A high or honorable rank, position, or title.

   • The dignity of the office demands respect.
   • He was elevated to the dignity of a peer.
   • The position carries great dignity and responsibility.

   ruВысокий рангesDignidad como alto cargo o rangofrHaut rang ou position honorabledeHoher RangptAlto cargozh高位arالرتبة العالية

   Synonyms: distinctioneminencehonornobilityprestigerankstandingstatus

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• dignity's possessive singular form