Dignity

/dˈɪɡnɪti/

/ˈdɪɡnəti/

Dignity

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

formality in bearing and appearance

synonyms : gravitas

high office or rank or station

Examples

1. She considers it beneath her dignity to help with the housework now and again.

2. He struck an attitude of offended dignity and marched out of the room.

3. He felt cleaning the bathroom was beneath his dignity.

4. The charity organization's mission statement emphasized the belief that poverty is no sin and that everyone deserves dignity and respect.