prideful

adjective

pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl How to pronounce prideful (audio)
Synonyms of pridefulnext
: full of pride: such as
a
: disdainful, haughty
b
: exultant, elated
pridefully
ˈprīd-fə-lē How to pronounce prideful (audio)
adverb
pridefulness noun

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prideful intellectuals long considered rock music unworthy of serious study at the wedding the prideful snobs ignored their poor relations
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Working in the courthouse is also a prideful experience for those who have been there many years, like bailiff Suzie Piazza of Valparaiso, who was hired by the late Judge Mary Harper and is in her 28th year working in the building. — Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 That, again, was a bridge too far for the prideful former player. — Dan Freedman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The two-time All-Star selection was initially prideful to be selected as a member of Canada's official roster in December after almost retiring only two seasons ago. — Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025 This is a prideful team that knows it was dealt a bad hand this year. — Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for prideful

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prideful was in the 15th century

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prideful

adjective
pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl How to pronounce prideful (audio)
: full of pride
pridefully
-fə-lē How to pronounce prideful (audio)
adverb
pridefulness noun
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