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self-respect
[ self-ri-spekt, self- ]
noun
- proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character.
self-respect
noun
- a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity
Derived Forms
- ˌ-ˈٴڳܱ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- -·fܱ -·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of self-respect1
Example Sentences
In surrendering their dignity and self-respect by kowtowing to Trump, he gives them something in return: a permission slip to break the moral code of civilized society.
There are a couple of nominations coming up this week that may give those Republican senators an opportunity to pretend to themselves that they still have some integrity, and a chance to salvage some self-respect.
Mark Milley, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, allowed himself to be used by Trump for crass political purposes, only to seek public redemption after the fact to preserve his own self-respect.
Acting with your own moral being and own self-respect is needed.
Can you imagine having any self-respect and continuing to work for this man?
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