pride

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
  2. noun satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
  3. noun the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

Etymology

From Middle English pryde, pride, from Old English prȳde, prȳte (“pride”) (compare Old Norse prýði (“bravery, pomp”)), derivative of Old English prūd (“proud”). More at proud. The verb derives from the noun, at least since the 12th century.

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Synonyms

pridefulness

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