self
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Plural
self-respects
1
a feeling that shows a person values themselves and is confident about who they are
- Mary's self-respect empowered her to walk away from toxic situations and people who did not appreciate her worth.
- John's journey to self-respect began with learning to love and accept himself for who he was, flaws and all.
- Sarah refused to tolerate disrespectful behavior from others, as she valued her own self-respect above all else.
- Emily's commitment to self-respect guided her in setting healthy boundaries in her personal and professional relationships.
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