self-respect

English

Etymology

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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