self-respecting

/'selfris'pektiɳ/

Thân thiện

A self-respecting student always hands in their own work.

Definition

Adjective: - Having or showing a proper sense of one's own dignity and worth; characterized by self-esteem. - Behaving in a way that is consistent with one's personal standards and values, often implying a refusal to accept poor treatment or low standards.

Usage

The adjective "self-respecting" is used to describe a person or, by extension, a group or entity that maintains a sense of personal dignity. It often appears in contexts that establish a baseline expectation for behavior or standards. - It is typically used attributively (before a noun). - It frequently appears in the phrase "no self-respecting [person/thing]..." to emphasize that a particular action is beneath the expected standard.

Examples

• Attributive use:
  • Every self-respecting journalist checks their facts before publishing a story.
  • She was too self-respecting to accept such a blatantly unfair offer.
• Common phrase "no self-respecting...":
  • No self-respecting chef would use pre-packaged sauce for this dish.
  • No self-respecting university would tolerate such plagiarism.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to imply a collective standard within a profession, hobby, or group.
  • No self-respecting fan of the series would miss the premiere.
• It can carry a slightly humorous or hyperbolic tone when used in the "no self-respecting..." construction to emphasize a strong opinion.
  • No self-respecting cat would deign to eat this brand of food.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-respect (noun): Pride and confidence in oneself; a sense of one's own dignity.
  • His self-respect would not allow him to beg.
• Self-esteem (noun): Confidence in one's own worth or abilities.
• Self-respected (adjective): Less common, but can be used similarly to "self-respecting."

Synonyms

• Dignified: Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
• Self-respectful: Having self-respect (a direct synonym).
• Proud: Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance. (Note: "Proud" is broader and can have negative connotations, while "self-respecting" is generally positive.)

Antonyms

• Servile: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
• Spineless: Lacking courage or strength of character.
• Degraded: Having lost dignity, self-respect, or moral character.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or showing self-esteem

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dignified
• self-respectful