อังกฤษ

dignity

gb/dˈɪɡnəti/ us/dˈɪɡnəti/
B2 อังกฤษ
~ 1700
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม B2 property
1

worthiness and respectability

The quality of being respected and valued.

รูปแบบการใช้: [someone]'s dignity
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dignity' with 'pride'. While both involve self-respect, 'pride' can also mean arrogance, but 'dignity' is always positive in this sense.
คำพ้องความหมาย
respectability (Focuses more on social approval and moral standards.) | honor (Often implies recognition of moral integrity or achievements.)
คำตรงข้าม
disgrace (A loss of respect or honor due to shameful actions.) | humiliation (The feeling of having lost dignity due to embarrassment or shame.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
human dignity |maintain dignity |loss of dignity |sense of dignity |with dignity
หัวข้อ
emotions |social |values |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • 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.
คำนาม B2 property
2

calm, serious self-control

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

รูปแบบการใช้: with dignity
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse 'dignity' here with 'formality'; while often formal, it is about self-respect in behavior, not just politeness.
คำพ้องความหมาย
composure (Emphasizes calmness, especially under stress.) | poise (Implies graceful and confident bearing.)
คำตรงข้าม
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.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
with dignity |maintain dignity |carry oneself with dignity
หัวข้อ
behavior |emotions |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • He spoke with dignity.
  • She walked away with dignity.
  • They lost but kept their dignity.
  • He answered with dignity.
คำนาม formal C1 entity
3

high official rank or title

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

รูปแบบการใช้: hold a dignity
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may think 'dignity' always means respectfulness; here it specifically refers to an official rank, often in formal contexts.
คำพ้องความหมาย
rank (General term for position in hierarchy.) | title (Specifically refers to the formal name of a position.)
คำตรงข้าม
lowly position (Refers to a job or role without status or prestige.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
high dignities |church dignities
หัวข้อ
government |titles |politics |work
ตัวอย่าง
  • He was elevated to the dignity of bishop.
  • She holds one of the highest dignities in the land.
  • Several church dignities attended the ceremony.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • He got the dignity of mayor.
  • She holds a high dignity in the church.
  • The king gave him a new dignity.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
dignity
IPA
GB/dˈɪɡnəti/
US/dˈɪɡnəti/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
dig - nity (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (dig)
รูปคำ
Noun
  • Base: dignity
  • Plural: dignities, dignity
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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
วลีและสำนวน

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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

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

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