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Meaning of SELF-RESPECT

Pronunciation:  self ri'spekt

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"
 

SELF-RESPECT is a 12 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: dignity, self-esteem, self-regard
 
 See Also: pride

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Self`-re*spect"\, n.
Respect for one's self; regard for one's character; laudable
self-esteem.

 

 

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