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self–respecting

self–respecting /ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ adjective
self–respecting
/ˌsɛlfrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–RESPECTING
always used before a noun
: having proper respect for yourself as a human being