Amour propre and Diffidence

Opposite meaning terms

Amour propre noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Usage example: if amour propre is a virtue, then this actress's memoirs are among the greatest declarations of love ever written

Show all Definitions

Diffidence is an antonym for amour propre.

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Show all Definitions

Amour propre is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Cite this Source

Diffidence and Amour propre. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amour_propre/diffidence

Amour propre & Diffidence. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/amour_propre/diffidence>.

Diffidence or Amour propre. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/amour_propre/diffidence.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "amour propre" and "diffidence" have occurred on timeline