Pride

As a Noun

1. A deep sense of satisfaction and pleasure in one’s achievements or those of others.
2. A feeling of self-respect and dignity.
3. Excessive self-esteem or arrogance.
4. A group of lions living together.

As a Verb (Archaic)

• To take great satisfaction in something.

As Other Form

• Proud (Adjective): Feeling or showing pride.

Word History

The word pride comes from the Old English prȳde, meaning “excessive self-esteem” or “honor,” derived from prūd, meaning “brave, valiant.” Over time, its meaning expanded to include both positive self-respect and negative arrogance.

Examples

1. She felt immense pride after winning the competition.
2. He took pride in his work and always gave his best effort.
3. His pride prevented him from admitting his mistake.
4. A pride of lions rested under the tree.

Synonyms

Honor, dignity, self-respect, arrogance, vanity

Related Words

Confidence, satisfaction, glory, ego

Antonyms

Shame, humility, modesty, disgrace