Prideful Meaning in English
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Definition
Feeling or showing too much self-respect or arrogance; acting as if you are better than others because of your pride.
Usage & Nuances
"Prideful" usually has a negative tone, implying arrogance or looking down on others. Less common in daily speech than "proud," but more formal. Often used to describe attitudes that create distance or conflict.
Spanish: orgulloso (negativo) - altivoPortuguese (BR): orgulhoso (negativo) - arrogantePortuguese (PT): orgulhoso (negativo) - altivoChinese (Simplified): 自负的 - 傲慢的Chinese (Traditional): 自負的 - 傲慢的Hindi: अभिमानी - घमंडीArabic: مغرور - متكبرBengali: অহঙ্কারী - গর্বিত (নেতিবাচক অর্থে)Russian: горделивый - высокомерныйJapanese: 高慢な - 尊大なVietnamese: kiêu ngạo - tự caoKorean: 거만한 - 자만하는Turkish: kibirli - gururlu (olumsuz anlamda)Urdu: متکبر - غرور سے بھرپورIndonesian: sombong - angkuh
Example Sentences
He became prideful after winning the award.
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A prideful attitude can hurt friendships.
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Don’t be prideful when others try to help.
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She’s too prideful to admit she was wrong.
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His prideful remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
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I used to be prideful, but now I accept advice gladly.
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