pride
/praɪd/ IELTSAcademic
noun
- 1.
A feeling of pleasure and respect for yourself, your achievements, or someone you are connected with. It can also mean a strong sense of dignity or self-worth.
- She felt pride in her son's success.
- Take pride in your work.
- His pride stopped him from asking for help.
- 2.
Too much belief in your own importance. This can make you unwilling to admit mistakes or accept help.
- His pride made him refuse the apology.
- Do not let pride ruin the relationship.
- She swallowed her pride and called first.
- 3.
A group of lions.
- A pride of lions rested in the shade.
- We saw a pride near the river.
- The pride moved slowly across the plain.
Adinary Nuance
Pride is often stronger and more personal than satisfaction. Use satisfaction for calm happiness about a result; use pride when you feel deeper emotional value or identity. It can also sound negative when it means too much self-importance, unlike confidence, which is usually positive.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- niềm tự hào
- Spanish
- orgullo
- Chinese
- 自豪
- Japanese
- 誇り
- Korean
- 자부심
Etymology
Pride comes from Old English prȳde, from prūd, meaning 'excellent' or 'brave'. The word has long carried both good and bad meanings in English.
Common phrases
take pride ina point of prideswallow your pridepride and joy
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 'pride' always a good word?
- No. It can mean healthy self-respect, but it can also mean too much self-importance.
- What's the difference between 'pride' and 'confidence'?
- Confidence is belief that you can do something. Pride is a feeling of value, often after success.
- How do I use 'take pride in' correctly?
- Use it when you feel happy and responsible about something you did well.
- Is 'pride' common in business writing?
- Yes, especially in phrases like 'take pride in our work' or 'a source of pride'.