self-respect
noun
self-re·spect
ˌself-ri-ˈspekt 
1
: a proper respect for oneself as a human being
2
: regard for one's own standing or position
Examples of self-respect in a Sentence
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Burke said that's she's been consistently in therapy for the last decade and has been on a journey of self-love and self-respect.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Recognize that self-care is self-respect and self-love.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Nonetheless, the topic of self-respect kept surfacing for me.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
As Locke put it in his essay, this was a period of renewal, of self-respect, and of self-dependence among Black people.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
When the losses mount to an uncontrollable level, there are ramifications that can cost the gambler his or her finances, multiple personal relationships and self-respect.
—Steve Silverman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2024
Whereas Celie has never dared to defy authority, Sofia embodies self-respect — that elusive but essential dimension that will ultimately set Celie free.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Dec. 2023
The disability community has such self-respect and is really embracing what this community is about.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2023
The warmth of your lap and hearing your voice helps build a healthy, secure bond which, in turn, develops your child’s self-confidence, self-regulation and self-respect.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Recognize that self-care is self-respect and self-love.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Nonetheless, the topic of self-respect kept surfacing for me.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
As Locke put it in his essay, this was a period of renewal, of self-respect, and of self-dependence among Black people.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024
When the losses mount to an uncontrollable level, there are ramifications that can cost the gambler his or her finances, multiple personal relationships and self-respect.
—Steve Silverman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2024
Whereas Celie has never dared to defy authority, Sofia embodies self-respect — that elusive but essential dimension that will ultimately set Celie free.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Dec. 2023
The disability community has such self-respect and is really embracing what this community is about.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2023
The warmth of your lap and hearing your voice helps build a healthy, secure bond which, in turn, develops your child’s self-confidence, self-regulation and self-respect.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-respect. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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