Word Finder - pride

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

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(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.

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He had pride of ownership in his department.

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

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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.

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Show; ostentation; glory.

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

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to be in the pride of one's life.

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

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

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(collective) A company of lions or other large felines.

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A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.

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The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.

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Alternative letter-case form of Pride.

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

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I pride myself on being a good judge of character.

Of course, his pride was injured.

Alex took great pride in protecting her.

He is full of this pride.

If I had any pride, I'd stay in bed and hide this body under the covers.

Swallowing her pride, she dialed Mary's number.

Pride sparked in Vara's gaze.

At such moments something like a pride of sacrifice gathered in her soul.

But his pride was equal to his abilities.

He beamed, the blue eyes twinkling with pride.

Take pride in yourself and your appearance.

Build a sense of pride about your heritage and learn more about your ancestors.

Take pride in your apperance and learn the norms of dress for job interviews.

They pride themselves on being able to provide individual attention to each dog that walks through their door.

One learns many things then, she added with a certain pride.

The Tinikling is a great representative dance of the pride and artistic joy of the Philippines.

The creative experts at Red 7 Salon pride themselves in going a"above and beyond" to make their clients happy.

They pride themselves on providing an extremely personalized experience and you will feel as if you're their only client.

The mullet swept the country by storm as celebrities and pop icons wore the mullet trend with pride.

Clean nails show personal pride and project that you would take good care of the employer's equipment and work area.

The company takes pride in working with well-educated, highly qualified registered nurses who want to provide outstanding clinical care while enjoying the benefits of a travel nursing career.

Encore Mortgage claims to always put the customer first, and also takes pride in the individual attention each applicant is afforded.

If you pride yourself on avoiding favoritism among your children, you may feel like sibling rivalry is an attack on your parenting skills.

Take pride in the fact that you are taking responsibility for your own health.

Many maternity resale store owners take pride in their stock, only accepting items that are in excellent condition.

Dressing alike has been an expression of love and pride for sometime, and it gives girls the chance to feel "grown up" like mommy.

They specialize in top quality garments and pride themselves on good service.

The story offers a valuable lesson about pride and the importance of friendship.

Jewelry was handmade, and jewelers took great pride in their work.

Artists take great pride in their work, and you can expect to see superior craftsmanship and beautiful materials in these designs.

Now Naruto must fight his pride at being lower in the ranks than his compatriots as he discovers the secrets of the universe through his fight against the Akatsuki organization.

Those born in the year of the Rabbit pride themselves in helping other people have fun.

As a result, Leos take great pride in their partners and are most compatible with Aries, Sagittarius or Gemini.

Many schools that require uniforms say they promote school spirit and school pride.

Don't let foolish pride keep you from making the most of a bad situation.

San Francisco takes pride in its multifaceted transit system, and you can even purchase gifts online to celebrate its functionality and excellent upkeep.

Be prepared to avoid these mishaps, but also be armed with a little good-natured humor; if one does occur you can come out of the situation with at least some of your pride intact.

If you see a print you adore, ignore flab and stretch marks, just buy the suit and wear it with pride!

Considering the time they spend in the sun and the sort of performance they demand, that is a claim worth the pride.

If it's a point of pride for you not to have a tattered beach towel, choose something colorful or with an image or pattern you love while you're searching for a deal.

If you find a particular suit out of the ordinary, yet oddly intriguing, feel free to consider it exotic -- and wear it with pride!

Similarly, the gentleman who takes great pride in his legs and spends a lot of time working them out in the gym may prefer a shorter cut trunk.

We at Sylene pride ourselves on finding great bras, swimsuits, and sleepwear for every figure.

They pride themselves on maintaining consistent quality and swimsuits that are fun, functional and flattering for women of all sizes and tastes.

It can be very embarrassing to have your swimsuit fail on you while at the beach or pool, but with a little good-natured humor, you can come out of the situation with at least some of your pride intact.

To be sure, these bikinis are scant, and it takes a woman with a fierce pride in her shape to strut this look comfortably.

If you are fit and take pride in your hard-won physique, this might be your best bet.

Whatever their source, your porcelain dollhouse dolls are sure to be a point of pride for years to come.

In the film, it is a customized bike that Williams' character takes great pride in.

Some of these companies pride themselves on their detailed action figures and accessories, including die-cast armored vehicles and more.

Puritan's Pride Vitamins is a nutritional supplement company based in Oakdale, New York.