Pride vs. Dignity

Pridenoun

The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.

Pridenoun

(often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.

Pridenoun

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.

Pridenoun

That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.

Pridenoun

Show; ostentation; glory.

Pridenoun

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,

Pridenoun

Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.

Pridenoun

Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.

Pridenoun

A company of lions or other large felines.

Pridenoun

(zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.

Pridenoun

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Prideverb

(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

Pridenoun

A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); - called also prid, and sandpiper.

Pridenoun

The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank, etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve, and often in contempt of others.

Pridenoun

A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; - in a good sense.

Pridenoun

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain.

Pridenoun

That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.

Pridenoun

Show; ostentation; glory.

Pridenoun

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life.

Pridenoun

Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.

Prideverb

To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; - used reflexively.

Prideverb

To be proud; to glory.

Pridenoun

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

Pridenoun

satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements;

Pridenoun

the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

Pridenoun

a group of lions

Pridenoun

unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Prideverb

be proud of;

Pride

Pride is positive emotional response or attitude to something with an intimate connection to oneself, due to its perceived value. Oxford defines it amongst other things as This may be related to one's own abilities or achievements, positive characteristics of friends or family, or one's country.

Dignitynoun

The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

Dignitynoun

Decorum, formality, stateliness.

Dignitynoun

High office, rank, or station.

Dignitynoun

One holding high rank; a dignitary.

Dignitynoun

(obsolete) Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

Dignitynoun

The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.

Dignitynoun

Elevation; grandeur.

Dignitynoun

Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.

Dignitynoun

Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; - said of mien, manner, style, etc.

Dignitynoun

One holding high rank; a dignitary.

Dignitynoun

Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

Dignitynoun

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect;

Dignitynoun

formality in bearing and appearance;

Dignitynoun

high office or rank or station;

Dignitynoun

the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect

Dignitynoun

a high rank or position

Dignitynoun

a composed or serious manner or style

Dignitynoun

a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect

Dignity

Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. It is of significance in morality, ethics, law and politics as an extension of the Enlightenment-era concepts of inherent, inalienable rights.