Pride
/praɪd/noun
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated.
Did you know?In medieval times, pride was considered one of the seven deadly sins, often leading to one's downfall or divine retribution in Christian teachings.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*preyḱ-
“to love, to be fond of”
Old English
Old English
prȳde
“excessive self-esteem, arrogance”
Middle English
Middle English
pride
“haughtiness, boasting, or satisfaction in one's own achievements”
14th Century
Middle English
pride
“the quality of being proud, often associated with vanity”
Modern English
English
pride
“a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction, often reflecting one's achievements”