self-respect

noun
UK: /ˌself.rɪˈspekt/
US: /ˌself.rɪˈspekt/

  1. A feeling of pride and confidence in yourself; a belief that you deserve to be treated well.

    1. She has a lot of self-respect and is proud of her work.
    2. Losing that job really hurt his self-respect, but he moved on quickly.

  2. The quality of behaving with honour and dignity; showing respect for your own principles.

    1. He wouldn't lie, it was a matter of self-respect for him.
    2. She maintained her self-respect by refusing to compromise her values, even under pressure.

Synonyms

self-esteem self-worth pride morale dignity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-respect" in English means: A feeling of pride and confidence in yourself; a belief that you deserve to be treated well., The quality of behaving with honour and dignity; showing respect for your own principles..

The phonetic transcription of "self-respect" is /ˌself.rɪˈspekt/ in British English and /ˌself.rɪˈspekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-respect": self-esteem, self-worth, pride, morale, dignity.

Example usage of "self-respect": "She has a lot of self-respect and is proud of her work.". More examples on the page.