self-respect Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    dignity; self-regard; self-worth.
    • it was beneath his dignity to cheat
    • showed his true dignity when under pressure

WordNet


Self`-re*spect" noun
Definitions
  1. Respect for one's self; regard for one's character; laudable self-esteem.

Webster 1913