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SELF-RESPECTFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-respectful mean?
• SELF-RESPECTFUL (adjective)
The adjective SELF-RESPECTFUL has 1 sense:
1. having or showing self-esteem
Familiarity information: SELF-RESPECTFUL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing self-esteem
Synonyms:
dignified; self-respectful; self-respecting
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
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