Definitions
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Word origin
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.
Used in a sentence
“He swelled with pride as he held the trophy. His family watched with pride from the bleachers.”
“He takes great pride in his work.”
“He had pride of ownership in his department.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Feeling of self-respect”5 letters
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