pride

¹pride

noun \ˈprīd\

Definition of PRIDE

1

: the quality or state of being proud: as a : inordinate self-esteem : conceit b : a reasonable or justifiable self-respect c : delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship <parental pride>

2

: proud or disdainful behavior or treatment : disdain

3

a : ostentatious display b : highest pitch : prime

4

: a source of pride : the best in a group or class

5

: a company of lions

6

: a showy or impressive group <a pride of dancers>

Examples of PRIDE

1. Being able to work again gave him his pride back.
2. Getting caught cheating stripped him of his pride.
3. Pride would not allow her to give up.
4. It's a matter of pride that he does the work all by himself.
5. The novel is about a family consumed with pride and vanity.
6. They needed help, but their pride wouldn't let them ask for it.
7. I had to swallow my pride and admit I made a mistake.
8. He showed a great pride in his family.
9. These young people are the pride of their community.

Origin of PRIDE

Middle English, from Old English prȳde, from prūd proud — more at proud

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to PRIDE

Synonyms: ego, pridefulness, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect

Antonyms: humbleness, humility, modesty

Related Words: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-pride, self-trust, self-worth; dignity, face, honor, prestige

Near Antonyms: discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, humiliation, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, shame; demureness, down-to-earthness, humbleness, humility, modesty; diffidence, meekness, shyness, timidity, timidness

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Rhymes with PRIDE

bide, bride, chide, eyed, fried, glide, guide, hide, pied, ride, side, slide, snide, stride, thighed, tide, tried, wide