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proud Antonyms

Opposite of proud

Because the opposite of proud shifts with each meaning, the 32 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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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
embarrassed
Strong
mortified
humiliated
disappointed
chagrined
abashed

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
undignified
Strong
servile
subservient
abject
obsequious
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."

Strongest
humble
modest
unassuming
Strong
unpretentious
meek
deferential
self-effacing

• adjective (Context 4)

Imposing, magnificent, or splendid in appearance or reputation.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
humble
Strong
modest
shabby
unimpressive
inglorious
pathetic
pitiful

• 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
Strong
sunken
countersunk
level
flat
even

Similar words to proud

Words similar to proud shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

arrogant
self-respecting
haughty
conceited
magnificent
majestic
dignified
vain
See all synonyms of proud

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Proud. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/proud
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