as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
getting a job and moving out of his parents' house did a lot to increase his self-respect
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Recent Examples of self-respect
Approximately 25 artists were highlighted in the book that aims to encompass the nonprofit’s core values: inspiring artistic expression, building community, promoting self-respect and developing independence.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Having a plan asserts self-respect as much as maturity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
But his smiling at Black people on the street felt false and condescending, rooted in a wish to be accepted into this neighborhood of elegant brownstones and a quick subway line to Manhattan, while also cohabiting with Ulla, who was essential to his self-respect.
—Kiran Desai, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
But don’t forget that true leadership starts with self-respect.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
That party’s reputation for fiscal responsibility has vanished, along with any right to self-respect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Your outlook on self-worth, self-respect, and security will deepen in the second week of July.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Just remember, being honest doesn’t mean compromising your self-respect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Having a plan asserts self-respect as much as maturity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025
But his smiling at Black people on the street felt false and condescending, rooted in a wish to be accepted into this neighborhood of elegant brownstones and a quick subway line to Manhattan, while also cohabiting with Ulla, who was essential to his self-respect.
—Kiran Desai, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
But don’t forget that true leadership starts with self-respect.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
That party’s reputation for fiscal responsibility has vanished, along with any right to self-respect.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Your outlook on self-worth, self-respect, and security will deepen in the second week of July.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Just remember, being honest doesn’t mean compromising your self-respect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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Canada played into Texas fans’ state pride late in Ragweed’s 22-song, two-hour set.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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His social media showed pride in the Oct 7th massacre, celebrations of synagogue murders & selfies with Hamas leaders.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several of those players are now central figures in this AfroBasket campaign, carrying the lessons and confidence from that youth success into the senior ranks.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Howell did not play in the final preseason game, which could be viewed as a confidence in his ability to be the No. 2 quarterback.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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