الإنجليزية

dignity

gb/dˈɪɡnəti/ us/dˈɪɡnəti/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 1700
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B2 property
1

worthiness and respectability

The quality of being respected and valued.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone]'s dignity
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dignity' with 'pride'. While both involve self-respect, 'pride' can also mean arrogance, but 'dignity' is always positive in this sense.
المرادفات
respectability (Focuses more on social approval and moral standards.) | honor (Often implies recognition of moral integrity or achievements.)
الأضداد
disgrace (A loss of respect or honor due to shameful actions.) | humiliation (The feeling of having lost dignity due to embarrassment or shame.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
human dignity |maintain dignity |loss of dignity |sense of dignity |with dignity
الموضوعات
emotions |social |values |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She carried herself with dignity even in difficult times.
  • They fought for the dignity of all workers.
  • Despite the insult, he refused to lose his dignity.
  • The new law aims to protect human dignity.
  • He accepted the award with quiet dignity.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • She has great dignity.
  • He lost his dignity when he lied.
  • We must respect the dignity of others.
  • The old man spoke with dignity.
  • She walked with dignity into the room.
اسم B2 property
2

calm, serious self-control

A calm and serious way of behaving that shows respect for yourself.

نمط الاستخدام: with dignity
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'dignity' here with 'formality'; while often formal, it is about self-respect in behavior, not just politeness.
المرادفات
composure (Emphasizes calmness, especially under stress.) | poise (Implies graceful and confident bearing.)
الأضداد
loss of control (Opposite in that it shows lack of self-restraint and composure.) | self-abasement (Behaving in a way that lowers one's status or self-respect.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
with dignity |maintain dignity |carry oneself with dignity
الموضوعات
behavior |emotions |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • He handled the criticism with dignity.
  • She accepted the decision with dignity and grace.
  • Even in defeat, the team showed dignity.
  • They left the ceremony with their dignity intact.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He spoke with dignity.
  • She walked away with dignity.
  • They lost but kept their dignity.
  • He answered with dignity.
اسم formal C1 entity
3

high official rank or title

A high and important job or title in an organization or government.

نمط الاستخدام: hold a dignity
خطأ شائع:
Learners may think 'dignity' always means respectfulness; here it specifically refers to an official rank, often in formal contexts.
المرادفات
rank (General term for position in hierarchy.) | title (Specifically refers to the formal name of a position.)
الأضداد
lowly position (Refers to a job or role without status or prestige.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
high dignities |church dignities
الموضوعات
government |titles |politics |work
أمثلة
  • He was elevated to the dignity of bishop.
  • She holds one of the highest dignities in the land.
  • Several church dignities attended the ceremony.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He got the dignity of mayor.
  • She holds a high dignity in the church.
  • The king gave him a new dignity.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
dignity
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəti/
US/dˈɪɡnəti/
المقاطع والنبر
dig - nity (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: dignity
  • Plural: dignities, dignity
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
dignities noun
Core family
dignified adjective B2 dignify verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
undignified adjective indignity noun C1
Advanced or less common
dignitary noun
التعبيرات

human dignity

1
/hjˈumən dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase formal

inherent worth of all people

The idea that every person should be valued and respected simply because they are human.

أمثلة
  • Human dignity is a core principle of human rights.
  • They worked to protect human dignity in all circumstances.

loss of dignity

1
/lˈɔs əv dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

loss of self-respect or honor

When someone is no longer respected by themselves or others.

أمثلة
  • The scandal led to his loss of dignity.
  • He felt a loss of dignity after being insulted.

maintain dignity

1
/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

keep self-respect under pressure

To keep self-respect and calm behavior even when things are hard or embarrassing.

أمثلة
  • She tried to maintain her dignity during the trial.
  • Even after losing, he maintained his dignity.

with dignity

1
/wˈɪθ dˈɪɡnəti/
fixed phrase

in a calm, respectful way

In a calm and respectful way that shows self-respect.

أمثلة
  • She accepted the award with dignity.
  • He faced his illness with dignity.

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