Prideful
noun
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a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Similar:
pleasure, joy, delight, gratification, fulfillment, satisfaction, sense of achievement, comfort, content, contentment
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consciousness of one's own dignity.
Similar:
self-esteem, dignity, honor, self-respect, ego, self-worth, self-image, self-identity, self-regard, pride in oneself, pride in one's abilities, belief in one's worth
faith in oneself
Opposite: shame
verb
be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill).
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be proud of, be proud of oneself for, take pride in, take satisfaction in, congratulate oneself on, flatter oneself on, preen oneself on, pat oneself on the back for, revel in, , glory in, delight in, exult in, rejoice in, triumph over, feel self-satisfied about, vaunt, boast about, brag about, crow about, gloat over, pique oneself on/in
Scripture Study for Pride:
Look bellow for Bible references about pride:
Proverbs 16:18:
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
Psalm 36:11:
"Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away."
Proverbs 11:2:
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom."
James 4:6:
"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'"
Proverbs 8:13:
"The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate."
Proverbs 29:23:
"One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor."
Philippians 2:3:
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."
Obadiah 1:3:
The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, “Who will bring me down to the ground?”