Proud
/praʊd/noun
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
Did you know?The word 'proud' originally connoted a sense of being powerful or formidable, but over time became associated with arrogance and hubris in many cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*preu-
“to swell, to be fat or strong, signifying power.”
Old French
Old French
prou
“brave, valiant, strong, often signifying nobility.”
Middle English
Middle English
proud
“arrogant, haughty, displaying a sense of superiority.”
Modern English
English
proud
“exhibiting self-satisfaction or superiority, often leading to disdain for others.”