Definition

Adjective: * Excessively proud: Having or showing an exaggerated, unreasonable, or arrogant sense of one's own worth, importance, or superiority. It implies a level of pride that is considered too high, unwarranted, or offensive.

Usage

The adjective "overproud" is used to describe a person, their attitude, or their behavior. It is a critical term that highlights pride as a negative and excessive trait. It often suggests that the pride is not justified by the person's actual achievements or status.

Examples

• He was overproud of his minor role in the project and acted as if he were the sole leader.
• Her overproud demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her with suggestions.
• The team's overproud attitude after a single victory led to their defeat in the next match.
• It is unwise to be overproud of one's ancestry without accomplishing anything oneself.

Advanced Usage

• "overproud of": This is the most common construction, followed by the object of the pride (e.g., overproud of his wealth, overproud of her children).
• The term can be applied to groups, nations, or institutions:

Variants and Related Words

• Pride (n): The feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities. (Can be neutral or positive, unlike "overproud").
• Proud (adj): Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities. (The base adjective, which can be positive).
• Arrogant (adj): Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. (A close synonym, often stronger).
• Haughty (adj): Arrogantly superior and disdainful. (Emphasizes looking down on others).
• Conceited (adj): Excessively proud of oneself; vain.

Synonyms

• Arrogant
• Haughty
• Conceited
• Vain
• Hubristic
• Supercilious

Antonyms

• Humble
• Modest
• Unassuming
• Meek

Adjective

1. excessively proud