self-respecting
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self-re·spect
(sĕlf′rĭ-spĕkt′)n.
Due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct.
self′-re·spect′ing adj.
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Adj. | 1. | self-respecting - having or showing self-esteem proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes" |
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Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
self-respecting
[ˌsɛlfrɪsˈpɛktɪŋ] adj → dignitoso/ano self-respecting Englishman would do such a thing → nessun inglese che si rispetti farebbe una cosa simile
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
self-respect
(selfriˈspekt) noun respect for oneself and concern for one's reputation. Well-known personalities should have more self-respect than to take part in television advertising.
ˌself-reˈspecting adjectiveKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.