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
These beauties are always paving the way—championing self-respect, empowerment, and individual beauty.
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Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
In the film, Bueller skipped school to help his friend Cameron earn self-respect.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Ending a toxic relationship means that this is your time to rewrite your narrative, one that’s filled with intention, self-respect, and healing.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
At once vulnerable and independent, Pugh plays Almut with the self-respect to assert them.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Enforcing your boundaries is a sign of self-respect.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2024
Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining their self-respect and mental well-being.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 24 July 2024
Burke said that's she's been consistently in therapy for the last decade and has been on a journey of self-love and self-respect.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Recognize that self-care is self-respect and self-love.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
In the film, Bueller skipped school to help his friend Cameron earn self-respect.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
Ending a toxic relationship means that this is your time to rewrite your narrative, one that’s filled with intention, self-respect, and healing.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
At once vulnerable and independent, Pugh plays Almut with the self-respect to assert them.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Enforcing your boundaries is a sign of self-respect.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2024
Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining their self-respect and mental well-being.
—Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 24 July 2024
Burke said that's she's been consistently in therapy for the last decade and has been on a journey of self-love and self-respect.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Recognize that self-care is self-respect and self-love.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The confidence Cignetti has in the program is also what the program has in Cignetti.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The ego is responsible for your mindsets, beliefs, impulses and reactions.Christie Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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