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

Employees got into the Duke fun, too, showing a sense of pride in the character and its relationship to their home base.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Some still believe in the system or feel genuine national pride.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026