• Self-respect

    Origin

    - + respect

    Full definition of self-respect

    Noun

    self-respect

    (uncountable)
    1. The knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride.If you have no self-respect you can't respect others, because what value would you offer someone by giving the respect of one who is as lowly as you view yourself?
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