Pride

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /pɹaɪd/

Definitions

1. A deep sense of satisfaction or dignity in one's accomplishments, qualities, or group identity, or excessive self-regard that may lead to arrogance
2. The emotion of self-respect and achievement intertwined with superiority or vanity, encompassing both justified confidence and unfounded self-importance
3. A positive feeling deriving from recognition of one's achievements or qualities ; an overinflated view of oneself or one's abilities ; a set or community bound by a shared characteristic

Etymology: Old English "prȳde" meant pride in a fairly neutral sense, and it was closely tied to the adjective "prūd," meaning "proud." The noun grew out of that adjective rather than the other way round, so the feeling was named after the state of being proud. Old Norse "prýði" offers a useful parallel, meaning "bravery" or "pomp," which shows how the same idea of standing tall could point toward admirable courage or showy display. Over the centuries the word moved in both directions. Medieval English used it for vanity and arrogance, the sense that made it one of the traditional deadly sins, while it also kept the warmer meaning of self-respect and dignity. The verb "to pride oneself" developed from the noun by at least the 12th century, so the sense of taking satisfaction in something has long been bound up with the noun itself.

Synonyms: self-esteem, self-respect, dignity, vanity, arrogance

Antonyms: humility, shame, modesty, bashfulness, self-doubt