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self-respect

[self-ri-spekt, self-] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt, ˌsɛlf- /
NOUN
belief in own integrity
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
self-deprecation


NOUN
self-esteem
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
self-deprecation


Example Sentences

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Self-respect never injures your standing with your employer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Self-respect, if nothing else, would prevent his even speaking another word to her that night.

From Laramie Holds the Range by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)

Self-respect should lead us to have things nice in our homes, whether the eyes of company are to see them or not.

From How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage by Hardy, Edward John

Self-respect, the mighty power to lift and keep erect, is fostered and developed.

From Why do we need a public library? Material for a library campaign by Various

Self-respect was more important than the regard of even the closest friend.

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert




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