PRIDE Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

pride 1 of 2

noun

ˈprīd

Definition of pride

as in pridefulness

a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance finishing that survival course gave me a real sense of pride and confidence in my abilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in jewel

an asset that brings praise or renown an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in vanity

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements so full of pride that they were ripe for a big comedown

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in best

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pride

2 of 2

verb

as in to congratulate

to think highly of (oneself) he prides himself on the quality of his writing

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of pride

Noun

Pan-African socialist Richard Moore, tall and voluble, gets suitably fired up when radicalism, politics and racial pride are the subjects. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Our responsibility is to make a film that everyone behind this mission, from the teams at NASA and the Canadian Space Agency to the families who waited at home, will watch with pride. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

In New Orleans, a city that prides itself on a good costume, there is always demand for such creations. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 As offenses have become increasingly potent and officiating has favored freedom of movement on that side of the ball, Golden State is a throwback that prides itself on getting stops and slowing the pace. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pride

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride

Noun

There’s a huge confidence chasm between those who approve of the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who don’t — just 37% of the latter have faith in the vote.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

The crown jewel of the hotel, the wellness program offers all the usual suspects—massages, facials, and a variety of body treatments meant to soothe sore muscles—plus so much more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
One of her final outings in the jewels was to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2019.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

My accommodations unfolded in a graceful series of rooms with couches, a four-poster bed, and a dual-vanity bathroom.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Franchise values have compounded at 13% a year for more than six decades as team ownership evolved from a vanity project into an asset class.

— Robert Gray, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of vanity

Verb

The tragedy unfolded just one day after the archdiocese congratulated Sánchez Molinari on the anniversary of his ordination, Ecuadorian news outlet Primicias reported.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
How Mana got his start A young man walking on Flagler recognized Mana and stopped to shake his hand, congratulating him on the recent billion-dollar sale in Wynwood.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulate

Noun

Let’s set your ego at the door and figure out what’s going on with just some of the techniques that happened today.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Trump’s presidency seems rooted in a policy du jour mindset which responds first and foremost to pleasuring his insatiable ego.

— Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

Supporting this remarkable local treasure offers a rare chance to experience authentic culinary artistry from a true master.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
There’s joy, there’s music, there’s magically regenerating food, trees that flower and fruit at the same time, piles of treasure, crystals that rain from the sky, everlasting happiness and health.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

McVay and Snead have effectively built a culture of arrogance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
These fascinating, illuminating episodes raise the question of whether great fiction requires the kind of single-mindedness and even arrogance that McCarthy cultivated.

— New York Times, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Articles Related to pride

Cite this Entry

Style

“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of pride

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

The Words of the Week - Jun 5

Word of the Year 2022

'Pride': The Word That Went From Vice...

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

milieu

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes