Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Actuated by or springing from a proper respect for one's self or character: as, a self-respecting man.
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- adjective Having
self-respect , havingpride or knowledge of one's own worth.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective having or showing self-esteem
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Examples
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No self-respecting upscale São Paulo residential building omits from its glossy prospectus, featuring lap pool, sundeck, gym, and fully equipped gourmet kitchen, the sala de relax, or “relaxation room.”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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No self-respecting upscale São Paulo residential building omits from its glossy prospectus, featuring lap pool, sundeck, gym, and fully equipped gourmet kitchen, the sala de relax, or “relaxation room.”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Do what any self-respecting post-adolescent would do, ignore them.
Beth Jones: Regression, or How Divorce Turned Me into a (Giddy) Drinking, Smoking, Post-Adolescent Beth Jones 2011
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Finally, assured that the system was bunk, he drew what any self-respecting smartass would draw once you've figured out that The Man isn't paying attention: a classic cock-and-balls doodle.
Don't Draw Genitalia As Your Signature When Paying Via Credit Card - The Consumerist 2009
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I am not saying women should wear sensible heels, no self-respecting hottie would, I just think any pump that can be registered as a lethal weapon should be left at home above the mantle next to the samurai swords and the gunrack.
Emily Bracken: 10 Signs She'll Be a High Maintenance Girlfriend Emily Bracken 2011
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Do what any self-respecting post-adolescent would do, ignore them.
Beth Jones: Regression, or How Divorce Turned Me into a (Giddy) Drinking, Smoking, Post-Adolescent Beth Jones 2011
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Eva-Maria Westbroek threw herself into the title role with everything she had, including gams and a pair of alarming fake breasts so ill-fitting they would have shamed any self-respecting drag queen.
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Every self-respecting frugal knows this and there are myriads of blogs listing the "free after coupons" items at various stores.
Kmart Assistant Manager Hates Your Coupons, Will Not Process Your Transaction - The Consumerist 2009
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A website called YouWriteOn. com was mentioned in the Times the other day, so I went over to have a look, despite the offputting title (what self-respecting writer would call a site that?).
Writing Maxine 2009
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He said Wednesday that no self-respecting country would negotiate with terrorists.
Memorial Service to be Held for Russian Airport Bombing Victims 2011
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