1. to cultivate or build a sense of personal dignity, confidence, and positive self-regard
Through therapy, she began to develop self-respect after years of self-doubt.
Através da terapia, ela começou a desenvolver auto-respeito após anos de dúvida própria.
2. to earn or establish a sense of personal worth and esteem
He had to develop self-respect by setting boundaries and prioritizing his own needs.
Ele teve que desenvolver auto-respeito estabelecendo limites e priorizando suas próprias necessidades.