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Definition of prideful

prideful

/ˈpraɪd.fəl/
pride · ful
Adverb:pridefully
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• adjective

1

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself; full of arrogance, vanity, or stubborn self-importance.

Example

"His prideful refusal to ask for directions caused them to arrive two hours late to the conference."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'proud', which can express positive satisfaction in an achievement, 'prideful' almost always carries a negative connotation of excessive self-importance, vanity, or stubborn arrogance.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'pride' (from Old English 'pryde', ultimately derived from Old French 'prud' meaning 'valiant' or 'noble') combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prideful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prideful
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