Self-Respect

noun

Meaning

A proper regard for one's own dignity, character, and worth.

Examples

Maintaining a sense of self-respect is essential when navigating difficult workplace dynamics.
He felt that apologizing for a mistake he didn't make would damage his self-respect.

Synonyms: pride, dignity, self-regard, self-esteem

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Self-Respect

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌself.rɪˈspekt/

Definition

A proper regard for one's own dignity, character, and worth.

Examples

Maintaining a sense of self-respect is essential when navigating difficult workplace dynamics.
He felt that apologizing for a mistake he didn't make would damage his self-respect.
True self-respect allows a person to set healthy boundaries in their personal relationships.

Synonyms of Self-Respect

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Antonyms of Self-Respect

Words with the opposite meaning to Self-Respect:

self-loathing

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