n. Function: noun
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Synonyms: CONCEIT 2, egoism, egotism, self-consequence, self-glory, self-importance, self-opinion, self-pride, swellheadedness, vainglory
Related Words: bighead, cockiness, overconfidence, self-assurance
Idioms: overweening pride
Antonyms: humility
2 a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or position FF1C; inhumane treatment in prison caused him to lose his pride FF1E;
Synonyms: amour propre, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect
Related Words: dignity, face, pridefulness, self-confidence, self-trust
Contrasted Words: humiliation, mortification; shamefacedness
Antonyms: shame
3 proud or disdainful behavior or actions FF1C; her snobbishness and overbearing pride were offensive FF1E;
Synonyms: arrogance, disdain, disdainfulness, haughtiness, hauteur, loftiness, morgue, superbity, superciliousness
Related Words: condescension, snobbishness; contempt, scorn; insolence; smugness; pretentiousness
Idioms: haughty airs
Contrasted Words: humbleness, modesty, unpretentiousness
Antonyms: humility
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Synonyms: BEST , choice, cream, elite, fat, flower, pick, prime, prize, top
Idioms: pride of the herd