Self-respect
Definition
A feeling of esteem, value, and dignity that a person holds for their own being, recognizing their moral worth, rights, and boundaries without falling into narcissism. This fundamental pillar of psychological balance dictates how an individual interacts with others, enabling them to establish healthy personal boundaries and refuse abusive or degrading treatment.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Self-respect
- Self-esteem
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter/masculine noun, singular only (defective of plural forms) with regular case endings. |
| Formation | Compound noun formed with the prefixoid 'auto-' (self) combined with the base noun 'respect' (respect). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.res.ˈpekt] |
| Source | Global Lexicon of Cognitive Sciences and Personality Theories |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: A refuzat să accepte acel compromis toxic din pur autorespect pentru valorile sale profesionale.
EN: She refused to accept that toxic compromise out of pure self-respect for her professional values.
RO: Lipsa de autorespect îi face pe unii oameni să accepte critici nedrepte din partea celor din jur.
EN: The lack of self-respect causes some people to accept unfair criticism from those around them.
RO: Prin stabilirea unor limite clare în relații, îți demonstrezi în primul rând un profund autorespect.
EN: By establishing clear boundaries in relationships, you primarily demonstrate a profound self-respect.
Idioms & Phrases
Lipsă de autorespect / Lack of self-respect
RO: Stare psihologică vulnerabilă în care o persoană își ignoră propriile nevoi și acceptă abuzurile celorlalți.
EN: A vulnerable psychological state where a person ignores their own needs and accepts the abuse of others.
Autorespect moral / Moral self-respect
RO: Formă de demnitate legată de respectarea necondiționată a propriilor principii etice și morale.
EN: A form of dignity tied to the unconditional adherence to one's own ethical and moral principles.
Pilon de autorespect / Pillar of self-worth
RO: Element central de caracter care susține încrederea în sine și reziliența în momentele de criză.
EN: A central element of character that sustains self-confidence and resilience during moments of crisis.
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