Pride synonyms
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self-exaltation
The exaltation of one's self.
A fanciful or witty expression or notion; often, specif., a striking and elaborate metaphor, sometimes one regarded, esp. formerly, as strained and arbitrary
Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect:
Worthlessness, pointlessness, or futility:
The state or quality of being supercilious.
To talk proudly about deeds, abilities, etc., either one's own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag
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The quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
The state or quality of being priggish.
shyness (antonym)
The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
Ego is defined as the view that a person has of himself.
Admiration of one's self.
Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
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Excessive preoccupation with or admiration of oneself.
(Slang) To inhale the fumes of (a volatile chemical, for example) as a means of becoming intoxicated.
Nobility or greatness of character.
To respect greatly; regard highly; esteem
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shame (antonym)
Shame is a painful feeling of regret, guilt or embarrassment.
self-abasement (antonym)
A humbling or abasement of oneself
Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
The tendency to think of self and self-interest.
The instinct or desire to promote one's own well-being; regard for or love of one's self.
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self-glorification
The quality of being vain
The definition of complacency means a feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, often combined with a lack of awareness of pending trouble or controversy.
swellheadedness
The quality of being vain
The quality of being vain
(Informal) The quality of being cocky
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A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
Proper respect for oneself and one's worth as a person
The condition of being self-sufficient.
self-content
Self-contentment.
Self reliance is the ability to depend on yourself to get things done and to meet your own needs.
Dignity is defined as the personal quality of being worthy of honor.
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
disgrace (antonym)
Loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame.
Excessively high regard for one's own importance or station; conceit.
pride and joy
A source of satisfaction
self-effacement (antonym)
The act of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
Preen is defined as to take great care in cleaning oneself or another.
modesty (antonym)
Decency; decorum
(Archaic) Characterized by pomp or stately display:
The quality of being pompous; ostentation; self-importance
To crow is to make a loud and shrill cry, or to boast about something.
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To rejoice triumphantly; exult:
To let a spray of water mix with the steam forced into the cylinder, as of a steam engine
To plume means to decorate with a feather, or to spread out from a source.
Confidence in oneself, one's own abilities, etc.
The state of having eaten and drunk to surfeit
The neurophysiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation, body, and/or mind.
One considered especially precious or valuable:
A hot pack.
herd (related)
A herdsman
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fastuous
Haughty; lofty
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.
An insolent or arrogant remark or act.
Esprit de corps is defined as the pride and honor shared by the members of a group.
imperiousness
The quality of being imperious; arrogance; haughtiness; urgency.
To get the better of; beat:
To have great regard for; value highly; respect
To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
dregs (antonym)
The particles of solid matter that settle at the bottom in a liquid; lees
Quality of being overbearing.
The definition of a presumption is an acceptance of something as true without proof, or an attitude of superiority.
Superiority is the state of being greater or better than something or someone else.
Self-aggrandizement; an act undertaken to increase one's own power and influence or to draw attention to one's own importance.
superbia
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
amour-propre (French)
Proper respect for oneself
humility (antonym)
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
To abide by an agreement.
humble (antonym)
To lower in pride; make modest or humble in mind
Self-respect.
(Obs.) To rejoice at; celebrate
patriotism (related)
disinterestedness (related)
delight-in (related)
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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