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
And what happened to good old-fashioned self-respect?
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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
Reclaim your self-respect, stand firm in your values and opinions and be willing to speak up or say no.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Why does Sip not have the self-respect to walk away from this toxic work environment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Penguin Random House Canada treats persons with disabilities with dignity so as to permit the person to maintain self-respect and the respect of other people.
—Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
Letting go of pride is essential for resolving issues and nurturing growth, and can co-exist with upholding one’s boundaries and self-respect in a relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The level of outward emotional expression here is simply kept at a level true to figures who may inwardly be reaching their boiling point, but are still held back by self-respect and polite manners.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But this curious makeover falsifies everything that made The Wizard of Oz wonderful: its clarity about good vs. evil and the value of friendship, family, good deeds, and self-respect.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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
Reclaim your self-respect, stand firm in your values and opinions and be willing to speak up or say no.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Why does Sip not have the self-respect to walk away from this toxic work environment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Penguin Random House Canada treats persons with disabilities with dignity so as to permit the person to maintain self-respect and the respect of other people.
—Hazlitt, 4 Jan. 2025
Letting go of pride is essential for resolving issues and nurturing growth, and can co-exist with upholding one’s boundaries and self-respect in a relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The level of outward emotional expression here is simply kept at a level true to figures who may inwardly be reaching their boiling point, but are still held back by self-respect and polite manners.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
But this curious makeover falsifies everything that made The Wizard of Oz wonderful: its clarity about good vs. evil and the value of friendship, family, good deeds, and self-respect.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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There’s a mutual respect that exists on both sides and there’s also a tremendous amount of pride.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Time to play politics First, our governor, senators and congressional representatives who express such pride in our university system need to stand up and defend it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With that confidence, Ortega (35-3) is creating a masterpiece this season.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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That confidence crystallized throughout the film’s regional festival run in 2023, when Cheslik and his co-writer/leading man Ryland Brickson Cole Tews began bringing props to screenings.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On a team like this, with so many weapons and so many talented players, there is no room for ego.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Films follows Bradley Mack (Sutherland), a Hollywood action star with a bloated ego, who is blindsided when his iconic action franchise is abruptly canceled.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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