Definitions and Examples of proud, arrogant, conceited
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's achievements, qualities, or possessions.
Example
She was proud of her son's academic achievements and praised him for his hard work.
Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; displaying a sense of superiority over others.
Example
He was so arrogant that he never listened to anyone else's opinions and always thought he was right.
Excessively proud of oneself; vain.
Example
She was so conceited that she spent hours in front of the mirror admiring herself.
Key Differences: proud vs arrogant vs conceited
- 1Proud is a positive term that describes a healthy sense of self-esteem and satisfaction with one's achievements.
- 2Arrogant is a negative term that describes an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority over others.
- 3Conceited is also a negative term that describes excessive pride in oneself and a lack of consideration for others.
Effective Usage of proud, arrogant, conceited
- 1Express Gratitude: Use proud to express gratitude for one's accomplishments and recognize the efforts of others.
- 2Avoid Insensitivity: Avoid using arrogant and conceited in conversations as they may come across as insensitive and rude.
- 3Develop Confidence: Use proud to develop a healthy sense of self-esteem and confidence in one's abilities.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unproud have different meanings: proud denotes a healthy sense of self-esteem, arrogant describes an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and conceited refers to excessive pride in oneself. Use these words to express gratitude, avoid insensitivity, and develop confidence.
