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self–respect
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self–respect
(noun)
self–respect
/ˌsɛlfrɪ
ˈ
spɛkt/
noun
self–respect
/ˌsɛlfrɪ
ˈ
spɛkt/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–RESPECT
[
noncount
]
:
proper respect for yourself as a human being
a sense of dignity and
self-respect
I lost my job, but not my
self-respect
.
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