overproud
/'ouvə'praud/
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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
- excessively proud