Another word for pride
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Noun
Verb
To be proud of (oneself), as for an accomplishment or achievement
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Another word for pride
Noun
The quality of being vain
Antonyms:Conduct growing from pride, sense 1
See also:Proper respect for oneself
A feeling of satisfaction
See also:A source of satisfaction
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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