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
There might be issues surrounding self-worth and self-respect, as the sun tensely meets Saturn and Neptune over the next few days.
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
That kind of self-respect becomes a superpower for life.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
Still, one hopes that other universities that find themselves in the administration’s crosshairs — and there are many of them now — follow Harvard’s example and make self-respect, and respect for the law, unsurprising again.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But Scott has the power of love on his side (though the power of self-respect would serve him better) and, like many an underdog, relies more on clever trickery than physical prowess to win most of the battles.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
These team members proudly held on to their self-respect & dignity!
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
And what happened to good old-fashioned self-respect?
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Morehouse continues to carry this torch, demonstrating that true sartorial excellence is rooted in legacy, identity, and self-respect.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
That kind of self-respect becomes a superpower for life.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 May 2025
Still, one hopes that other universities that find themselves in the administration’s crosshairs — and there are many of them now — follow Harvard’s example and make self-respect, and respect for the law, unsurprising again.
—M. Gessen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But Scott has the power of love on his side (though the power of self-respect would serve him better) and, like many an underdog, relies more on clever trickery than physical prowess to win most of the battles.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
These team members proudly held on to their self-respect & dignity!
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
And what happened to good old-fashioned self-respect?
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Morehouse continues to carry this torch, demonstrating that true sartorial excellence is rooted in legacy, identity, and self-respect.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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Uranium enrichment, a source of pride for Iran, is at the heart of a long rift between the two countries.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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As his tenure there comes to an end next month, Levine can look in the mirror and say with no small measure of pride: Mission accomplished.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The success of 2024 provided Team O’Neill with enough confidence to pack their bags and head to Dubai for a start in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan Race Course on April 5, 2025.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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When leaders tune in without ego, teams feel safe, seen and energized.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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He was hired as a guy to document the fruition of Stockton’s dream from the start of the whole thing, which tells you the kind of ego that Stockton had.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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