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
The quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
To crow is to make a loud and shrill cry, or to boast about something.
shyness (antonym)
The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
self-abasement (antonym)
A humbling or abasement of oneself
disgrace (antonym)
Loss of honor, respect, or reputation; shame.
Worthlessness, pointlessness, or futility:
Excessive preoccupation with or admiration of oneself.
The instinct or desire to promote one's own well-being; regard for or love of one's self.
modesty (antonym)
Decency; decorum
Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect:
The quality of being pompous; ostentation; self-importance
The state or quality of being priggish.
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
To rejoice triumphantly; exult:
(Slang) To inhale the fumes of (a volatile chemical, for example) as a means of becoming intoxicated.
To let a spray of water mix with the steam forced into the cylinder, as of a steam engine
Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.
Ego is defined as the view that a person has of himself.
Excessively high regard for one's own importance or station; conceit.
self-glorification
The quality of being vain
Admiration of one's self.
smugness
(Uncountable) The state or quality of being smug.
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
A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.
Proper respect for oneself and one's worth as a person
Smug or complacent satisfaction with oneself or with one's accomplishments.
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.
Confidence in oneself, one's own abilities, etc.
amour-propre (French)
Proper respect for oneself
Dignity is defined as the personal quality of being worthy of honor.
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:
pride and joy
A source of satisfaction
A hot pack.
self-effacement (antonym)
The act of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
herd (related)
A herdsman
fastuous
Haughty; lofty
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.
(Archaic) Characterized by pomp or stately display:
An insolent or arrogant remark or act.
Esprit de corps is defined as the pride and honor shared by the members of a group.
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
Nobility or greatness of character.
imperiousness
The quality of being imperious; arrogance; haughtiness; urgency.
To get the better of; beat:
To have great regard for; value highly; respect
To respect greatly; regard highly; esteem
To plume means to decorate with a feather, or to spread out from a source.
To abide by an agreement.
To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
shame (antonym)
Shame is a painful feeling of regret, guilt or embarrassment.
The tendency to think of self and self-interest.
humility (antonym)
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
dregs (antonym)
The particles of solid matter that settle at the bottom in a liquid; lees
humble (antonym)
To lower in pride; make modest or humble in mind
Self-respect.
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.
(Obs.) To rejoice at; celebrate
Preen is defined as to take great care in cleaning oneself or another.
superbia
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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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