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self-respect

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/ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt/ · self-res-pect

Confidence and pride in oneself; self-esteem.

Meanings

nounformal

Confidence and pride in oneself; self-esteem.

اپنی ذات میں اعتماد اور عزت؛ خود اعتمادی۔

خود اعتمادی

khud aitmaadi

Formal: خود اعتمادی

Synonyms

self-esteemdignityprideعزت نفسخود داریعزت

Antonyms

self-deprecationhumilityshameخود کو کمتر سمجھناعاجزیشرم

Common Collocations

  • sense of self-respect
  • loss of self-respect
  • self-respect and dignity

Example Sentences

It's important to have self-respect in any relationship.

کسی بھی تعلق میں خود اعتمادی رکھنا ضروری ہے۔

Kisi bhi taalluq mein khud aitmaadi rakhna zaroori hai.

He regained his self-respect after the apology.

اس نے معافی کے بعد اپنی خود اعتمادی واپس پا لی۔

Us ne maafi ke baad apni khud aitmaadi wapas paa li.

Self-respect is key to maintaining healthy boundaries.

خود اعتمادی صحت مند حدیں برقرار رکھنے کا راز ہے۔

Khud aitmaadi sehat mand hadein barqarar rakhne ka raaz hai.

Easily Confused With

self-esteem:While self-respect is about one's inherent worth, self-esteem can vary based on circumstances and validation from others.

Word Family

respect
nounاحترام
respectful
adjectiveاحترام کرنے والا
self-esteem
nounخود اعتمادی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-respect as the respect you give to yourself.

Imagine looking in a mirror and seeing a strong, confident person.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + respect" — self denotes one's own person; respect denotes a feeling of esteem

First known use: 19th century

The term 'self-respect' has been used since the late 19th century to denote a sense of worth and dignity.