Self-respect - definition

self-respect

ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛkt/

noun

noun: self-respect

1. pride and confidence in oneself; a feeling that one is behaving with honour and dignity.

   "I want to work again to keep up my self-respect"

   synonyms:

   self-esteem, self-regard, pride in oneself/one's abilities, faith in oneself, pride, dignity, morale, self-confidence, confidence, self-assurance, assurance; amour propre "she lost her self-respect when her husband was attracted to her colleague"

   antonyms:

   self-deprecation