self-respect

[ self-ri-spekt, self- ]

noun

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

self-respect

noun

1. a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity

Derived Forms

• ˌself-reˈspectful, adjective

Other Words From

• self-re·spectful self-re·specting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-respect¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Someone recently sent me an old Joan Didion essay on self-respect that appeared in Vogue.

From The Daily Beast

“No Scrubs,” an anthem about self-respect on the dating market.

From The Daily Beast

Failures of mutual respect and inequality in self-respect are failures in an economy, and in a democratic culture.

From The Daily Beast

The place where 10-million backpackers have lost their self-respect (hopefully just temporarily).

From The Daily Beast

But more than that, Bud showed me how to save my self-respect and my honor.

From The Daily Beast

No well-brought-up girl would allow herself to do so, my dear, she would have far too much self-respect.

From Project Gutenberg

To accept so much and still preserve one's self-respect would be impossible to ordinary men under ordinary circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg

And in that sudden rout of courage and self-respect one conscious thought alone remained.

From Project Gutenberg

Aguinaldoʼs scholarship is too meagre for an elevated position, and his dignity and self-respect too great for an inferior one.

From Project Gutenberg

It is impossible to refrain from applauding the king for this manifestation of spirit and self-respect.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dignity
• pride
• self-assurance
• self-confidence
• self-esteem
• self-worth