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pride English

Meaning pride meaning

What does pride mean?
Definitions in simple English

pride Noun

— Pride is the state of being proud. — A pride is a group of lions.

pride

— noun a feeling of self-respect and personal worth — noun satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements he takes pride in his son's success — noun the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards — verb be proud of He prides himself on making it into law school — noun a group of lions — noun unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Synonyms pride synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as pride?

pride English » English

arrogance haughtiness conceit vanity self-conceit insolence self-respect self-esteem dignity egoism self-importance proud of boasting boast proudness presumption vain superciliousness proud pack honor gratification egotism ego drove conceitedness worthiness vainglory self-confidence pridefulness pompousness pomp plume mob herd hauteur flock arrogancy views troop swarm superbia self-regard school satisfaction respect pretentiousness pod ostentation opinion

Topics pride topics

What do people use pride to talk about?
Social behavior Behavior Admire someone

Proud
Universe, creation Animal

Animal group
Language and thought Emotion Feel good

Like, love
Language and thought Emotion Feel good Like, love

Self-esteem

Conjugation pride conjugation

How do you conjugate pride?

pride · verb

Examples pride examples

How do I use pride in a sentence?

Simple sentences

His pride was slightly touched.
I take pride in what I do.
Tom has always took pride in his ability to satisfy every woman in bed. Unfortunately, he is quickly losing his erection as well as his reputation of the reliable lover.
Hey, I may have no money, but I still have my pride.
I was also impressed with the school's cleanliness and the students' pride in it.
His pride didn't allow him to ask for help.
We took pride in our strength.
You should have come here sooner instead of putting it off out of pride for so long.
My artisan pride cannot tolerate such sloppiness.
The old doctor takes pride in his work.
Pride goes before a fall.
Pride comes before a fall.
You are my pride and joy.
His pride did not allow him to take the money.
Do you take pride in your work?
The entire crew takes pride in its work.
We may well take pride in our old temples.
His pride would not brook such insults.
He is free from pride.
He takes pride in his son.
She takes great pride in her stamp collection.
She takes pride in her son.
She takes pride in her daughter.
She takes pride in her good looks.

Movie subtitles

Selling your pride, comrades and soul.
In Venice, La Serenissima, here in Frankfurt, on the banks of the River Main. and, of course, in London itself. It wasn't just London pride.
And I will wear it with pride.
I hope so. Is it ready for a gay pride parade?
And the other contestants claim that Mr. Christopher took pride in not cutting Duke's hair.
Tristano overcomes his pride to save his brother's life.
The unconquerable pride of the Mauprats poisoned the useless quarrel, each holding firm to their position.
But, of course, if such a thing should happen here. you would not blame me for a feeling of pride.
And I kind of took pride in you, Joe brought you into the gang, pushed you ahead.
Yes, I pride myself on it.
Most respected Commander, the medal I get today will be my pride and joy.
Such a pride of the family!
Look at you, quivering with pride.
You'd think I'd have more pride.
Full of pride and joy, it takes to the sky.
I have a pianola that is my joy and pride.
I'm prepared to pocket my pride and forget, if he is.
But tomorrow. when this great hall is filled with the pride of your realm. you will meet the occasion.
Because you are sentenced to burn for 16 years. in the fires that will purge your pride and fury.
Sixteen years of purgatory weren't enough. to burn away your pride and fury.
Thinking of your stomach before my pride.
His pride has bought him a ticket to Dixon's mines.
Why haven't I any pride?
Hurts their pride.
And the law doesn't know that a lot of things that were very important to me silly things, maybe, like a belief in justice and an idea that men were civilized and a feeling of pride that this country of mine was different from all others.
Had a lot of pride.
I've told the cleaner to help me wipe off the coffee stain. He takes so much pride in his work and I can't deal a blow to his enthusiasm. Looks like as you age, your memory will worsen, isn't that right?
Oh. - And the other contestants claim that Mr. Christopher took pride in not cutting Duke's hair.
It's pride!
Oh, Alfred, ain't you got no pride left?
I did it from pride, not for money.
As Minister of Public Communications, on behalf of my wife and myself, we wish to place on record the pride...we feel in being selected.
You must persuade him, Mrs. Strauss This is no time for pride, isn't it?
Always gives me great pride in my country when I see such fine young men in the U.S. Army.
I'll forgo the pride, if only I'm spared the noise.

News and current affairs

Pride, dignity, and self-confidence do not figure in economic theory: they cannot be measured.
Not only are America's public schools starting to look second-rate, but so is its infrastructure, which had long been a source of national pride.
Any dictator, from Saddam Hussein to Robert Mugabe, could take pride in this abuse of power.
Today's young Israelis and Palestinians pride themselves on their entrepreneurialism, with all the risk and vision that starting something new entails.
When he rightly opposed America's war against Iraq, the pride of standing up to the world's only superpower was palpable.
The army's exalted, tormented, and wounded pride appears to be shaping both its response to Budanov's trial as well as that of President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin.
The Dutch always took pride in being the most tolerant people on earth.
One might think that Britons' aversion to the EU would be reflected in support for, and pride in, their national institutions.
Most men on the other hand-deterred by fear, ignorance, pride, and, sometimes, taboo-refuse to be tested voluntarily.
And their deep pride in Britain's liberal-democratic tradition made them suspicious of meddling Brussels bureaucrats.
Israel's assault scored impressive initial successes, while Hamas can take pride in having reached Tel Aviv with its missiles, an achievement that eluded Hezbollah in the 2006 Lebanon War.
In the past, German governments rightly took pride in being seen by the smaller members as their best partner, essential for the Franco-German leadership to work.
And they express considerable pride in the euro's growing role as an international reserve currency, as well as resolve to do whatever it takes to defend the currency union's integrity.
It does not enjoy the massive backing of its society, except when it comes to national pride and the quest for nuclear status.
Third, family pride and honor are deemed more important than a woman's individual well-being and safety.
In more prosperous countries, African elites are motivated by a complex interplay of national pride, dietary concerns, and the pursuit of profit.
It was also a matter of national pride.
Its constructive stance derives from a worldview that accords pride of place to the values of democracy, social justice, economic development, and environmental protection.
For Iranians, as bearers of faith and national pride, responses that seem to others self-righteous and irrational are, in fact, necessary and acceptable.
The world's judgments about Iran's motives and actions should not be distorted by Iranian pride.
So, in the short run, the IMF will have to be used, if that kind of support is needed, and Sarkozy will have to swallow his pride.
The eurozone should suppress any wounded pride, acknowledge that it needs help, and provide quickly what it has already promised.
Austria takes pride in its international solidarity with the victims of political repression, war, and expulsion.
Carved in the cliff side or protected in small beautiful museums, these remarkable objects were the pride and joy of local Muslims, followers of the faith for more than a millennium.
There was almost pride in the lack of confidence Argentina's people had in their institutions and their ability to manage without the shackles of convertibility.
There are economic and geopolitical rivalries between China and Japan that dwarf in importance the high-profile insults to national pride that make headlines.

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