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self-respect

Definition

  • noun: proper respect for yourself as a human being
  • noun: a proper respect for oneself as a human being

Examples

  • I lost my job, but not my 'self-respect'.

  • a sense of dignity and 'self-respect'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Curtis, what is that? - Aw, come on, Derek. Weed is for niggers. Put that away right now. CURTIS: Aw, Jesus fucking Christ. - Have a little self-respect. All right, listen up. We need to open our eyes. There's over million illegal immigrants bedding down in this state tonight. (..)
    1998 American History X