kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt pɹaɪd pɹaɪd unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) be proud of He prides himself on making it into law school the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards a feeling of self-respect and personal worth satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements he takes pride in his son's success a group of lions