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pride

noun
praɪd

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

Example Sentences

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

She takes great pride in her work.

He took pride in his work and always aimed for perfection.

Synonyms

satisfaction, honor, dignity, self-respect, joy, self-esteem
Entry 1
satisfaction, honor, dignity, self-respect, joy
Entry 2
dignity, self-esteem, satisfaction, honor
Entry 3
self-respect, honor, dignity, satisfaction

Antonyms

shame, humility, embarrassment, disgrace, modesty
Entry 1
shame, humility, embarrassment, disgrace
Entry 2
shame, humility, modesty, disgrace
Entry 3
shame, humility

Collocations

take pride, feel pride, source of pride, national pride, show pride, sense of pride
Entry 2
take pride, feel pride, source of pride, national pride
Entry 3
take pride, show pride, sense of pride, national pride

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