SELF-RESPECT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

self-respect

noun

ˌself-ri-ˈspekt

Definition of self-respect

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 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 See All Example Sentences for self-respect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect

Noun

In positioning New York as not just the center of our reality but others as well, Control Resonant continues a proud tradition of using the city as a monument to human pride contrasting against an inhuman menace.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
The trio have a stable of young filmmakers in their roster and pride themselves on finding new talent early.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

The real advantage comes from connecting information, accountability and execution so the business can act with confidence.

— Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The vote was a stunning loss for the crypto industry, which had exuded confidence that enough senators would vote to advance the bill.

— Tanaya Macheel,Garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026