proud

• Gefühl tiefer Freude oder Zufriedenheit über eigene Leistungen, Eigenschaften oder Besitztümer sowie über die Leistungen nahestehender Menschen; auch abwertend für übertriebene Selbstzufriedenheit oder Hochmut.

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

1. Feeling satisfactionA2formal

   Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you or someone else has achieved.

   Stolz

   • She was proud of her son's accomplishments.
   • He felt proud after finishing the marathon.
   • They are proud of their cultural heritage.

   Synonymecontentdelightedfulfilledgratifiedhappyhonoredpleasedsatisfied

   Antonymeashamedhumiliatedshamefaced

2. Having self-respectB1formal

   Having a sense of one's own dignity or worth.

   Mit Selbstachtung

   • He is too proud to ask for help.
   • She walked with a proud posture.
   • The proud nation celebrated its independence.

   Synonymedignifiedhonorablenobleself-respecting

   Antonymeashameddegradedhumbled

3. Arrogant or haughtyB2informal

   Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; conceited.

   Hochmütig

   • He was too proud to admit his mistake.
   • Her proud attitude made her unpopular.
   • Don't be so proud; everyone makes errors.

   Synonymearrogantconceiteddisdainfulhaughtypompoussmugsuperciliousvain

   Antonymehumblemeekmodestself-effacingunassuming