pride

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a feeling that you are better or more important than other people.

n. an excessive or unjustified sense of self-importance; haughtiness or arrogance.

日本語:自惚れ※

“His pride would not let him admit that he had made a mistake.”

“The downfall of the protagonist was rooted in his blind pride, which prevented him from seeking counsel when his business began to fail.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a movement and events that celebrate LGBTQ+ people and their rights.

n. a movement and series of events, often including parades, that promote the self-affirmation, dignity, and equality of LGBTQ+ individuals.

日本語:プライド※

Español:Orgullo

“Thousands of people gathered in the city centre to celebrate Pride month.”

“The city's annual Pride parade has evolved from a small protest into a massive cultural festival supported by local businesses and government.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a group of lions that live together.

n. the specific collective noun for a social group of lions.

“We watched a pride of lions resting under the shade of a large tree.”

“The documentary followed a single pride of lions across the Serengeti, documenting the complex social hierarchy between the dominant males and the hunters.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to feel proud of something you do or a quality you have.

v. to take credit for or derive satisfaction from a particular quality or action; used reflexively.

“The hotel prides itself on providing excellent service to every guest.”

“The university prides itself on its research facilities, which attract top-tier scientists from across the globe every year.”