prideful
adjective
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Definition of prideful
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Synonyms & Antonyms for prideful
Synonyms
disdainful, haughty, highfalutin (also hifalutin), lofty, lordly, proud, superior
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In Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Greenpoint, the citizens of Brooklyn were triggered into wild tribal jubilation: bonfires in the streets, prideful speeches from the top of stoops. . . . — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, "Harvey Frommer, prolific chronicler of baseball’s ‘golden age’ in New York, dies at 83," 3 Aug. 2019 For the first hour of their match against rival Honduras, which had already been mathematically eliminated from reaching the knockout stage, the Salvadoran cheering continued, as if their prideful playlist had been put on repeat. — Jack Harris, latimes.com, "Honduras romps over rival El Salvador in Gold Cup group finale," 25 June 2019 With its adept steering, short turning radius, maneuverability, and spirited feel, the CX-9 has a prideful persona. — James Raia, Houston Chronicle, "Mazda CX-9: Family hauler is versatile, well-equipped, has plenty of overall appeal," 8 June 2019 Lenù's opportunity to go to continue to middle school sets her parents—prideful, stern Vittorio and venomous, impatient Immacolata—against each other in one of many screaming matches over their daughter's future, behavior, and comportment. — Julie Kosin, Harper's BAZAAR, "In My Brilliant Friend, Education Offers a Dangerous Escape from Poverty," 20 Nov. 2018 On that side, a stubborn, prideful guy. Dueling wills at 10 paces. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty: Cincinnati Reds will try to resurrect, flip Matt Harvey in under a year," 9 May 2018 Gus and Peggy were also prideful and devoted grandparents to Billy and his wife Trish's children, Liam and Elizabeth of Glastonbury, CT. — courant.com, "Gustave W. Andrian," 6 Feb. 2018 The Mexican national team often has a home-field advantage in the United States and hopes to feel its nation's prideful praise again in Arizona. — Drake Hills, azcentral, "Mexico expects home crowd for Gold Cup semifinal against Haiti at State Farm Stadium," 1 July 2019 For the first hour of their match against rival Honduras, which had already been mathematically eliminated from reaching the knockout stage, the Salvadoran cheering continued, as if their prideful playlist had been put on repeat. — Jack Harris, latimes.com, "Honduras romps over rival El Salvador in Gold Cup group finale," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prideful.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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