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proud Antonyms

Opposite of proud

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Usage Example

"Her parents were deeply ashamed when she graduated at the top of her medical school class."

Strongest
ashamed
Strong
embarrassed
mortified
disgraced

• adjective (Context 2)

Having or showing a consciousness of one's own dignity, self-respect, and independence.

Usage Example

"Despite facing financial hardship, the servile artisan refused to accept charity and insisted on earning his living."

Strongest
servile
Strong
abject
meek
submissive

• adjective (Context 3)

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own importance, merit, or superiority.

Usage Example

"The humble nobleman looked down upon the villagers and refused to listen to their grievances."

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humble
modest
unassuming
Strong
meek
deferential

• adjective (Context 4)

Imposing, magnificent, or splendid in appearance or reputation.

Usage Example

"Tall, humble ships with billowing white sails lined the historic harbor."

Strong
humble
pitiful
shabby
inglorious

• adjective (Context 5)

Projecting slightly from a surrounding surface rather than being flush.

Usage Example

"The carpenter left the wooden dowels slightly flush of the tabletop before sanding them flush."

Strongest
flush
recessed
sunken
Strong
indented

Similar words to proud

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to proud vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

arrogant
haughty
dignified
magnificent
conceited
majestic
projecting
pleased
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Proud. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/proud
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