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pride
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- pronunciation:
- praId
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- pride and joy
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an inborn feeling of self-worth.
Despite being homeless, she carried herself with pride.- synonyms:
- dignity, ego, self-esteem, self-respect
- similar words:
- assurance, confidence, face, worth
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definition 2: |
a sense of personal value that comes from what one has or can do.
He takes pride in his work.
- synonyms:
- satisfaction
- antonyms:
- shame
- similar words:
- comfort, delight, enjoyment, happiness, joy, pleasure
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definition 3: |
a sense of one's own value that is too high.
Roger's pride made him hard to like.- synonyms:
- arrogance
- similar words:
- vanity
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related words: |
arrogance, triumph |
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phrase: |
pride and joy |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
prides, priding, prided |
definition: |
to have a deep feeling of pride (usually followed by "on" or "upon").
I pride myself on being a good listener.- similar words:
- congratulate, gratify
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derivations: |
prideful (adj.), pridefully (adv.), pridefulness (n.) |
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