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
getting a job and moving out of his parents' house did a lot to increase his self-respect
Recent Examples on the Web
Choosing a real destination that honors market realities is an act of self-respect.
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
This pattern, often rooted in childhood experiences, appears virtuous but ultimately diminishes self-respect and well-being.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
To me, this is ultimately also a lack of self-respect, of not having sufficient pride in your own work to do this very basic, very necessary thing.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect.
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Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Varley’s got a lot of self-respect.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
This pattern, often rooted in childhood experiences, appears virtuous but ultimately diminishes self-respect and well-being.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
To me, this is ultimately also a lack of self-respect, of not having sufficient pride in your own work to do this very basic, very necessary thing.
—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect.
—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Varley’s got a lot of self-respect.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-respect. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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