proud´ness

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• proud — [[t]praʊd[/t]] adj. er, est, adv. 1) feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as honorable or creditable to oneself 2) having or showing self respect or self esteem 3) giving a sense of pride; highly gratifying: a proud… …   From formal English to slang

• su´per|cil´i|ous|ness — su|per|cil|i|ous «SOO puhr SIHL ee uhs», adjective. showing scorn or indifference because of a feeling of superiority; haughty, proud, and contemptuous; disdainful: »The duchess looked down at the workman with a supercilious stare. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

• haugh´ti|ness — haugh|ty «H tee», adjective, ti|er, ti|est. 1. too proud of oneself and too scornful of others: »A haughty person is often unpopular. 2. showing too great pride of oneself and scorn for others: »a haughty smile, a haughty glance, haughty words …   Useful english dictionary

• high´-mind´ed|ness — high mind|ed «HY MYN dihd», adjective. 1. having or showing high principles and feelings: »well bred and high minded youths (Washington Irving). SYNONYM(S): honorable. 2. Archaic. proud; arrogant: »Lord, I am not high minded: I have no proud… …   Useful english dictionary

• hum´ble|ness — hum|ble «HUHM buhl, UHM », adjective, bler, blest, verb, bled, bling. –adj. 1. low in position or condition; not important; not grand: »He has a humble job with very low wages. Lincoln was born in a humble log cabin; he was of humble origin.… …   Useful english dictionary

• o´ver|bear´ing|ness — o|ver|bear|ing «OH vuhr BAIR ihng», adjective. inclined to dictate; forcing others to one s own will; masterful; domineering: »We found it hard to like the new boy because of his overbearing manners. That old man is a very overbearing person.… …   Useful english dictionary

• cav´a|lier´ness — cav|a|lier «KAV uh LIHR», noun, adjective, verb.), –n. 1. a horseman, mounted soldier, or knight: »The cavaliers with sabers drawn charged their horses into the attacking army. 2. a) a courteous gentleman; gallant: »I saw the bud crowned Spring… …   Useful english dictionary

• con|cet´ed|ness — con|ceit|ed «kuhn SEE tihd», adjective. 1. having too high an opinion of oneself or one s ability; vain: »We heard no more of the conceited boy s great strength after he lost the fight. SYNONYM(S): egotistical, proud. 2. Dialect. full of notions; …   Useful english dictionary

• dis|dain´ful|ness — dis|dain|ful «dihs DAYN fuhl», adjective. proud and scornful; feeling or showing disdain: »a disdainful toss of the head. SYNONYM(S): contemptuous, scornful. –ds|dain´ful|ly, adverb. –dis|dain´ful|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• dread´ful|ness — dread|ful «DREHD fuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. causing dread; terrible; fearful; awe inspiring: »The dragon was a dreadful creature. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful (John Donne). SYNONYM(S): dire, awful. 2 …   Useful english dictionary