Proudheartedness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proudheartedness is a noun meaning Pride; self-respect.
Meaning
Pride; self-respect.
More Meanings
- Arrogance; disdainfulness.
Example Sentences
And even his comrades in arms turn from him with embarrassment and contempt because he works up to fury his proudheartedness, does not respond with graciousness to their love and respect.
When nd'q'uala first falls to the groom, a look of satisfaction, of proudheartedness spreads over his face, and, it is true, he is asked embarrassing questions, but he boldly and unashamedly gives an appropriate answer
Word Forms
- proud-heartedness
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proud-heartedness, self-pride, pride, self-respect, housepride, high-heartedness.
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