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

Asking the question, “How do I maintain my self-respect, in the absence of respect from anyone else now?” seemed to be at the core of their moral problems.

From Salon

“As long as we live, we want to regain our self-respect and respect for our wombs.”

From Seattle Times

Ivory Coast, who had restored their self-respect by pushing the holders, saw two glorious chances go awry, Brighton winger Simon Adringa and Forest's Serge Aurier both missing the target.

From BBC

"I lost my self-respect, my morality, my dignity, everything in a second."

From BBC

Fortunately, he knew enough not to squander that second chance, finding the self-respect that turned a “poor boy, sneak-thief and vandal” into the sweet hero we meet in these pages.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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