pride
pride Lexical Profile
pride Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
"The parents watched with immense pride as their daughter received her university diploma."
Consciousness of one's own dignity, value, and self-respect.
"He refused to accept charity because his personal pride would not allow it."
The quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's own importance; arrogance or conceit.
"Ancient Greek tragedies frequently explore how unchecked pride leads to a hero's downfall."
A group of lions forming a social unit, typically consisting of several related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult males.
"A large pride of lions rested in the shade of the acacia trees during the midday heat."
• verb
To be especially proud or satisfied of a particular quality, skill, or achievement (used reflexively with 'on' or 'upon').
"The artisanal bakery prides itself on using only locally sourced organic ingredients."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Pride' carries a dual connotation: positively, it denotes healthy self-respect and satisfaction in one's achievements; negatively, it signifies excessive self-esteem or hubris. As a verb, it is used almost exclusively in the reflexive construction 'to pride oneself on'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'pryde', derived from 'prud' ('proud, valiant, haughty'), which was borrowed from Old French 'prud' ('valiant, gallant') and ultimately traces back to Late Latin 'prodis' ('useful, profitable').