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Synonyms for self-respect

  • noun

Most common

self-worth pride self-regard dignity

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Noun

self-worth, dignity, pride, self-regard, honor US, honour UK

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The knowledge of one's own worth.

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Self-Respect or Self-Esteem?

Self-respect is a thoroughly worthy feeling; self-esteem is a more generous estimate of one's own character and abilities than the rest of the world are ready to allow.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • pride Italians take pride in their dress and appearance.
  • dignity Your assumptions may rob someone of their dignity.

By length

5 letters
honor2, pride1
6 letters
honour2
7 letters
dignity3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (honor2 = 2 syllables).