Definition

Having a strong sense of pride, often to the point of arrogance or excessive self-esteem.

Example

She walked into the room with a proudhearted attitude, confident in her achievements.

Conversation

I was really impressed by how proudhearted she was during the presentation.

Yeah, she really carried herself with confidence.

I think being proudhearted can sometimes come off as arrogance, though.

True, but I believe it’s all about how you express that pride.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proudhearted → It is formed from "proud" (from Old English *prūde*, meaning having a high opinion of oneself) and "hearted" (from Old English *heorte*, meaning having a certain quality of heart or spirit). The word "proudhearted" describes someone who possesses a proud or elevated spirit.

Memory Tip

Think of someone with a 'high opinion of themselves' ('proud') and a 'certain quality of heart' ('hearted') — that's what proudhearted means.

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