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overproud

/ˌəʊ.vəˈpraʊd/

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈpraʊd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который чрезмерно или высокомерно горд.

An archaic adjective describing someone who is excessively or arrogantly proud.

  1. Excessively proudC1formal

    Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, achievements, or status; overly self-satisfied.

    ruЧрезмерно гордый

    • His overproud attitude alienated many of his colleagues.
    • She was overproud of her modest accomplishments.
    • An overproud person often refuses to admit their mistakes.

    Synonymsarrogantcockyconceitedegotisticalhaughtyoverweeningpompouspridefulself-importantsuperciliousvain

    Antonymshumblemodestunassuming

Forms
  • more overproud comparative form
  • most overproud superlative form