self-respecting

ADJECTIVE

proud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

domineering

WEAK

bloated boastful cavalier cocky conceited contemptuous cool disdainful dismissive egotistic egotistical haughty high-and-mighty high-handed huffy imperious insolent lofty narcissistic ostentatious overbearing pompous presumptuous pretentious prideful puffed up scornful self-satisfied sniffy snobbish snooty stuck-up supercilious superior vain vainglorious

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Fallow deer were first introduced by the Romans in small numbers, and the species expanded under the Normans when owning a deer park was a must-have for any self-respecting nobleman.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

How could any self-respecting avant-gardist miss the message?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

It was the only decision any self-respecting boxer of Álvarez’s caliber could have made, surprising only Paul, last seen trading punches with 58-year-old Mike Tyson while netting a gate of $18,117,072.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

The book highlights a list of kitchen essentials that every self-respecting Southerner should have in their pantry.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2025

I had probably been too filthy for any self-respecting louse to take up residence.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

self-respecting

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