Self-respecting

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having self-respect; having pride or knowledge of one's own worth.

    "No self-respecting man would tolerate such an insult."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or showing self-esteem wordnet

Synonyms

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complacentconsequentialdignifiederecthouse-proudindependent

Example

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"No self-respecting pirate would wear that."

Etymology

From self- + respecting.

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