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self-respecting Meaning & Definition

What Does Self-Respecting Mean?

Self-Respecting is an adjective that means Having self-respect; having pride or knowledge of one's own worth.

Self-Respecting at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsproud, dignified and self-respectful
Comparative / superlativemore self-respecting, most self-respecting

Self-Respecting Definition (Adjective)

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

    No self-respecting man would tolerate such an insult.

Synonyms of Self-Respecting

prouddignifiedself-respectful
Self-respecting synonyms and antonyms →

Self-Respecting in a Sentence

No self-respecting man would tolerate such an insult.

Word Forms & Grammar

self-respecting (comparative more self-respecting, superlative most self-respecting)

Words That Rhyme With Self-Respecting

Origin of Self-Respecting

From self- + respecting.

Common Questions About Self-Respecting

What part of speech is self-respecting?

Self-respecting is an adjective.

What is another word for self-respecting?

Words with a similar meaning to self-respecting include proud, dignified and self-respectful. See the full list of self-respecting synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of self-respecting?

The comparative form is more self-respecting and the superlative form is most self-respecting.

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