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self-respect

[ self-ri-spekt, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt, ˌsɛlf- /
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noun

proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character.

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RELATED WORDS

dignity, self-confidence, self-assurance, pride, self-esteem, self-worth, self-regard, confidence, worth, vanity

Nearby words

  1. self-reliant,
  2. self-renunciation,
  3. self-replicate,
  4. self-replicating,
  5. self-reproach,
  6. self-respecting,
  7. self-restraint,
  8. self-retaining catheter,
  9. self-revealing,
  10. self-revelation

Origin of self-respect

First recorded in 1605–15
Related formsself-re·spect·ful, self-re·spect·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for self-respect

self-respect

noun

a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity
Derived Formsself-respectful or self-respecting, adjective
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Word Origin and History for self-respect

self-respect

n.

also self respect, "proper regard for and care of the dignity of one's person," 1795, from self- + respect (n.). Related: Self-respecting.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper