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
Varley’s got a lot of self-respect.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
The masses, demeaned and starved, see in tyranny a tantalizing elixir of equality and self-respect, which will liberate them from élite domination and deliver them from want and anxieties.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Value yourself — self-respect guides smarter choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Productivity hits different when it’s rooted in self-respect.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Here, the love planet sees (and shows us) the beauty of consistency, loyalty and long-term investments, whether that’s choosing self-respect or fully committing to a partner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
The masses, demeaned and starved, see in tyranny a tantalizing elixir of equality and self-respect, which will liberate them from élite domination and deliver them from want and anxieties.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Value yourself — self-respect guides smarter choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Productivity hits different when it’s rooted in self-respect.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Here, the love planet sees (and shows us) the beauty of consistency, loyalty and long-term investments, whether that’s choosing self-respect or fully committing to a partner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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There's so much pride in Target and there's so much excitement to get this company back to growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Burke oozes with pride when sharing stories about the historical restaurant, which sits in the heart of Mount Lookout Square.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your confidence is boosted by Love Goddess Venus sextiling powerful Pluto — and with Venus in your sign, that boost is even stronger.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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