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

Synonyms

• ego
• pride
• pridefulness
• self-esteem
• self-regard

Examples of self-respect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Another program, Bright Road Martial Arts, recognizes the mentorship and power of martial arts disciplines which improves lives through self-control, self-discovery and self-respect, offered to qualifying at-risk youth in partnership with leading academies and instructors. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2023

Anybody with enough self-respect to ask the question is on their way to an answer other than yes. —Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2023

Its significance was recognized in hindsight as an early example of a work with a gay person as the hero, and with themes that were universal: love, grief, self-respect. —Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023

But the arrests made Monday are a reminder that sacrificing America’s national self-respect in return for friendlier relations with the CCP would be a terrible tradeoff. —The Editors, National Review, 18 Apr. 2023

According to the city, the program is designed to allow the participants to set and achieve goals, make decisions and evaluate their decisions by learning self-worth, decision-making skills, and traditional values such as self-respect, respect for others and perseverance. —Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

self-respect

noun

self-re·​spect

ˌsel-fri-ˈspekt

1

: a proper respect for oneself as a human being

2

: regard for one's own standing or position

self-respecting

-ˈspek-tiŋ

adjective