Another word for pride
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Noun
A sense of one's own dignity or worth
- Due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct.
- Consideration of oneself or one's interests.
- Self-respect.
- Pride in oneself; self-respect.
- The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
- In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
- An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
- Respect for oneself; self-esteem.
See also:The quality of being arrogant
- the state or quality of being superior, or higher, greater, better, etc.
- an instance of this
- The state or quality of being supercilious.
- (mostly archaic) Pride.
- Behavior or attitude that is boldly arrogant or offensive; effrontery:
- The act of presuming or accepting something as true:
- A condition or basis for accepting or presuming something.
- Quality of being overbearing.
- The state of being lofty.
- arrogance or haughtiness
- Haughtiness in bearing and attitude; arrogance.
- The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.
See also:A regarding of oneself with undue favor
- An act, experience, or course of behavior that gratifies the ego.
- Excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceit.
- Something about which one is vain or conceited:
- Worthlessness, pointlessness, or futility:
- The property of being vain.
- Excessive or unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
- Vain, ostentatious display:
- Excessive preoccupation with or admiration of oneself.
- A personality disorder characterized by self-preoccupation, need for admiration, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem.
- Erotic pleasure derived from contemplation or admiration of one's own body or self, especially as a fixation on or a regression to an infantile stage of development.
- An inflated sense of one's own importance; conceit.
- The doctrine that human behavior is motivated by self-interest.
- The belief that self-interest provides the proper basis for moral behavior.
- Egotism; conceit.
- The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
- In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
- An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
- Unduly favorable estimation of one's own abilities or worth; overly positive self-regard.
- Estimation or opinion of something, especially when favorable.
- A witty expression or fanciful idea:
- Respect for oneself; self-esteem.
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Verb
To be proud of (oneself), as for an accomplishment or achievement
- To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.
- To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.
- To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.
- A feather, especially a large and showy one.
- A large feather, cluster of feathers, or similar ornament worn on a helmet, hat, or horse's harness.
- A token of honor or achievement.
- To express one's joy or good wishes to (someone) regarding that person's achievement or good fortune:
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Another word for pride
Noun
The quality of being vain
- the quality of being cocky
- A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.
- An instance of contented self-satisfaction.
- Pride in oneself; self-respect.
- Admiration of one's self.
- The exaltation of one's self.
- Excessively high regard for one's own importance or station; conceit.
- The instinct or desire to promote one's own well-being; regard for or love of one's self.
- The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
- In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
- An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
- Excessive preoccupation with or admiration of oneself.
- A personality disorder characterized by self-preoccupation, need for admiration, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem.
- Erotic pleasure derived from contemplation or admiration of one's own body or self, especially as a fixation on or a regression to an infantile stage of development.
- An inflated sense of one's own importance; conceit.
- The doctrine that human behavior is motivated by self-interest.
- The belief that self-interest provides the proper basis for moral behavior.
- Egotism; conceit.
- Excessive or unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
- Vain, ostentatious display:
- Excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceit.
- Something about which one is vain or conceited:
- Worthlessness, pointlessness, or futility:
- Unduly favorable estimation of one's own abilities or worth; overly positive self-regard.
- Estimation or opinion of something, especially when favorable.
- A witty expression or fanciful idea:
Antonyms:Conduct growing from pride, sense 1
- Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance:
- To regard or treat with haughty contempt:
- To consider or reject (doing something) as beneath oneself:
- A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
- The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.
See also:Proper respect for oneself
- The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.
- Inherent nobility and worth:
- Poise and self-respect.
- Confidence in oneself or one's own abilities.
- Reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources; independence.
- Satisfied with oneself; complacent.
- Self-contentment.
- The condition of being self-sufficient.
- Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
- Due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct.
- Pride in oneself; self-respect.
A feeling of satisfaction
- The state of being contented; satisfaction.
- A source of satisfaction:
- The condition of being fully supplied or completely filled.
- A state of excessive fullness.
- The act or state of enjoying.
- Use or possession of something beneficial or pleasurable.
- Something that gives pleasure:
See also:A source of satisfaction
- A precious stone; a gem.
- A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch.
- A costly ornament of precious metal or gems.
- Accumulated or stored wealth in the form of money, jewels, or other valuables:
- Valuable or precious possessions of any kind.
- One considered especially precious or valuable:
A group of animals, especially lions
- A group of things growing close together; a cluster or clump:
- A group of like items or individuals gathered or placed together:
- A group of people usually having a common interest or association:
- A collection of items tied up or wrapped; a bundle.
- A container made to be carried on the body of a person or animal.
- The amount, as of food, that is processed and packaged at one time or in one season.
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Synonym Study
- Self-esteem may suggest undue pride, but more usually implies belief in oneself and proper respect for one's worth as a person
- Vainglory implies extreme conceit as manifested by boasting, swaggering, arrogance, etc. the vainglory of a conquering general
- Vanity suggests an excessive desire to be admired by others for one's achievements, appearance, etc. his vanity is wounded by criticism
- Conceit always implies an exaggerated opinion of oneself, one's achievements, etc. blinded by her overweening conceit
- Pride refers either to a justified or excessive belief in one's own worth, merit, superiority, etc. she takes pride in her accuracy
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