pride

Definitions

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or those of people closely associated with oneself.

Confidence and satisfaction in oneself; self-respect.

An excessively high opinion of oneself; conceit or arrogance.

Examples

She felt a great sense of pride when she finally graduated from university.

The lion is often seen as a symbol of pride and strength in the animal kingdom.

Synonyms

arrogance dignity vanity self-respect conceit satisfaction haughtiness

Antonyms

humility shame modesty humbleness self-abasement meekness servility