Pride
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others. A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense. Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris. That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children etc. The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis. Show; ostentation; glory. Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory, Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness. Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast. A company of lions.
Example sentence: I am impelled, not to squeak like a grateful and apologetic mouse, but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession.
Pridefulness
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The state or condition of being prideful; pride.