self-respect

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Definitions

n.

A proper sense of one's own worth and dignity

自尊,自重

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
self-respectother
=self-respect

Common Collocations

  • 1.sense of self-respect自尊感
  • 2.maintain self-respect维护自尊
  • 3.loss of self-respect丧失自尊
  • 4.wounded self-respect受损的自尊

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She refused to apologize for something she didn't do, out of self-respect.

  • 2.

    Maintaining self-respect is essential when navigating difficult workplace relationships.

  • 3.

    He walked away from the toxic friendship to preserve his self-respect.

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