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self-respecting

ADJECTIVE
proud
Synonyms
STRONGEST
domineering
WEAK
bloated boastful cavalier cocky conceited contemptuous cool disdainful dismissive egotistic egotistical haughty high-and-mighty high-handed huffy imperious insolent lofty narcissistic ostentatious overbearing pompous presumptuous pretentious prideful puffed up scornful self-satisfied sniffy snobbish snooty stuck-up supercilious superior vain vainglorious

Example Sentences

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How could any self-respecting avant-gardist miss the message?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

It was the only decision any self-respecting boxer of Álvarez’s caliber could have made, surprising only Paul, last seen trading punches with 58-year-old Mike Tyson while netting a gate of $18,117,072.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

There are those who might argue for the former on unifying patriotic grounds, but the latter is the only defensible, self-respecting and indeed ethical posture, especially given present circumstances.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

Like many a self-respecting tween, Melody Brooks has a thing or two to say about this and that, and a need to be heard.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024

“I wish we were invisible,” said Michael, when Mary Poppins had told him that the very sight of him was more than any self-respecting person could be expected to stand.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers