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
Having a plan asserts self-respect as much as maturity.
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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
There might be issues surrounding self-worth and self-respect, as the sun tensely meets Saturn and Neptune over the next few days.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
That kind of self-respect becomes a superpower for life.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
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
There might be issues surrounding self-worth and self-respect, as the sun tensely meets Saturn and Neptune over the next few days.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
That kind of self-respect becomes a superpower for life.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Exceptional Restaurants from Culinary Icons Peerless gastronomy is a cornerstone of Italian culture–a perennial point of pride that Forte Village champions with one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary landscapes in luxury hospitality.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In fact, sleeping in that position is also a sign of confidence and security.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Navigating this volatility requires clarity and consistency, both of which fuel confidence in success.—
Lynn O'Leary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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