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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The Lebanese are a prideful people and see themselves in Ajram. — Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026 But Randle is a prideful player, and a move to the second unit would likely be considered a demotion in his eyes. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 13 May 2026 The hand clap is also a form of prideful self-identity in public spaces that marks them clearly and unashamedly within Indian society as hijras. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 But when insecure, Venus in Leo’s approach can come across as performative, prideful and overly invested in being chosen. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prideful

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prideful. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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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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