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- [self ri-spekt]
- /sɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/
- /self rɪˈspekt/
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- [self ri-spekt]
- /sɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/
Definitions of self-respect word
- noun self-respect proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character. 1
- noun self-respect esteem for oneself 1
- uncountable noun self-respect Self-respect is a feeling of confidence and pride in your own ability and worth. 0
- noun self-respect a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity 0
- noun self-respect proper respect for oneself and one's worth as a person 0
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Origin of self-respect
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Self-respect
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-respect popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-respect
noun self-respect
- amour-propre — self-respect
- bluntness — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- courtliness — polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Top questions with self-respect
- what is self-respect and why is it important?
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