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pridefulness

pride
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prahyd]
    • /praɪd/
    • /ˈpraɪdf(ə)lnəs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prahyd]
    • /praɪd/

Definitions of pridefulness word

  • noun pridefulness a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. 1
  • noun pridefulness the state or feeling of being proud. 1
  • noun pridefulness a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem. 1
  • noun pridefulness pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself: civic pride. 1
  • noun pridefulness something that causes a person or persons to be proud: His art collection was the pride of the family. 1
  • noun pridefulness the best of a group, class, society, etc.: This bull is the pride of the herd. 1
See all 15 definitions of pridefulness

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Origin of pridefulness

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English prȳde (cognate with Old Norse prȳthi bravery, pomp), derivative of prūd proud

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Parts of speech for Pridefulness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Pridefulness

pridefulness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pridefulness

noun pridefulness

  • conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
  • contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
  • high-handedness — condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner.
  • imperiousness — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
  • loftiness — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
All 9 Synonyms of pridefulness

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