英語

dignity

gb/dˈɪɡnəti/ us/dˈɪɡnəti/
B2 英語
~ 1700
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 property
1

worthiness and respectability

The quality of being respected and valued.

用法パターン: [someone]'s dignity
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dignity' with 'pride'. While both involve self-respect, 'pride' can also mean arrogance, but 'dignity' is always positive in this sense.
類義語
respectability (Focuses more on social approval and moral standards.) | honor (Often implies recognition of moral integrity or achievements.)
対義語
disgrace (A loss of respect or honor due to shameful actions.) | humiliation (The feeling of having lost dignity due to embarrassment or shame.)
コロケーション
human dignity |maintain dignity |loss of dignity |sense of dignity |with dignity
テーマ
emotions |social |values |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 B2 property
2

calm, serious self-control

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

用法パターン: with dignity
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'dignity' here with 'formality'; while often formal, it is about self-respect in behavior, not just politeness.
類義語
composure (Emphasizes calmness, especially under stress.) | poise (Implies graceful and confident bearing.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
with dignity |maintain dignity |carry oneself with dignity
テーマ
behavior |emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He spoke with dignity.
  • She walked away with dignity.
  • They lost but kept their dignity.
  • He answered with dignity.
名詞 formal C1 entity
3

high official rank or title

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

用法パターン: hold a dignity
よくある間違い:
Learners may think 'dignity' always means respectfulness; here it specifically refers to an official rank, often in formal contexts.
類義語
rank (General term for position in hierarchy.) | title (Specifically refers to the formal name of a position.)
対義語
lowly position (Refers to a job or role without status or prestige.)
コロケーション
high dignities |church dignities
テーマ
government |titles |politics |work
例文
  • He was elevated to the dignity of bishop.
  • She holds one of the highest dignities in the land.
  • Several church dignities attended the ceremony.
学習者向け例文
  • He got the dignity of mayor.
  • She holds a high dignity in the church.
  • The king gave him a new dignity.
文法
辞書形
dignity
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəti/
US/dˈɪɡnəti/
音節・強勢
dig - nity (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: dignity
  • Plural: dignities, dignity
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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

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