prideful US
ˈpraɪdfəl
See also: proud (UK)
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Definition of prideful - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
self-esteemUShaving an excessively high opinion of oneselfUS
  • He was often criticized for his prideful attitude at work..
arrogant vain
2.
arrogantUSfeeling superior and looking down on othersUS
  • She gave a prideful glance at her competitors.
arrogant haughty
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Origin of prideful

Old English, prȳde (pride) + -ful (full of)

Terms with prideful included in their meaning

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prideful talk
speak with excessive pride about oneself
prideful talk
act of talking with excessive pride
prideful
acting with excessive pride or self-importance

Examples of prideful in a sentence

  • His prideful nature made him difficult to work with.
  • His prideful attitude alienated his friends.
  • The prideful leader refused to listen to advice.

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  1. French:orgueilleux, ...
  2. German:stolz, überheblich, ...
  3. Italian:altezzoso, arrogante, ...
  4. Spanish:orgulloso, arrogante, ...
  5. Portuguese:orgulhoso, soberbo, ...
  6. Chinese:自负的, 自大的, ...
  7. Japanese:高慢な, 傲慢な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَكَبِّر, مغرور, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּאֲוְתָן, שַׁחְצָן, ...
  10. Russian:горделивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гордовитий, зарозумілий, ...
  12. Hindi:अभिमानी, ...

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