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Dignity

Definition

(formal) The quality of being worthy of respect and honor; a sense of self-respect and self-worth. Often associated with noble or honorable behavior, and the state of being treated with respect and courtesy. Typically collocates with 'personal', 'human', 'national', 'professional'.

Example Sentences

1The elderly woman carried herself with quiet dignity, despite the hardships she had faced throughout her life.
2Is it possible to maintain one's dignity in the face of extreme adversity, or does it inevitably succumb to the pressures of circumstance?
3The government's decision to grant amnesty to the former dictator was seen as a betrayal of the victims' dignity and a travesty of justice.
4As a professional, it is essential to uphold the dignity of your office and avoid any behavior that could be perceived as unseemly or unethical.
5There is a profound connection between human dignity and the right to education, as the latter is essential for the realization of the former.

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