SELF-RESPECT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

self-respect

noun

ˌself-ri-ˈspekt

Definition of self-respect

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 That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect. — Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Ground your choices in self-respect. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026 Varley’s got a lot of self-respect. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-respect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect

Noun

Kendall and Kylie are so much younger that Kim has almost maternal pride in them.

— Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Mining heritage and guochao National pride in China, expressed through the guochao movement, continues to boom in fashion, with local designers finding new ways to translate their own culture in their designs.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pride

Noun

Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026