pride
intermediateB1/praɪd/ · pride
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
Meanings
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
اپنی کامیابیوں، خوبیوں یا ملکیت سے حاصل کردہ گہری خوشی یا اطمینان کا احساس۔
غرور
ghuroor
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- national pride
- pride in oneself
- unjust pride
Example Sentences
His pride in his accomplishments was evident to everyone.
اپنی کامیابیوں پر اس کا غرور ہر ایک کو نظر آتا تھا۔
Apni kamiyabiyon par us ka ghuroor har ek ko nazar aata tha.
She took great pride in her heritage.
وہ اپنی وراثت پر بڑا فخر محسوس کرتی تھی۔
Woh apni virasat par bara fakhr mehsoos karti thi.
His pride often prevented him from asking for help.
اس کا غرور اکثر اسے مدد مانگنے سے روکتا تھا۔
Us ka ghuroor aksar use madad mangne se roakta tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Pride is like a peacock, showing off its beautiful feathers.
Imagine a peacock displaying its feathers in a proud manner.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بڑوں کی خاموشیں ہیں، غرور کی بات نہیں آسمان پر چھپے ہیں، ستاروں کے خواب نہیں
Baron ki khamoshiyan hain, ghuroor ki baat nahi Aasman par chhupay hain, sitaron ke khwab nahi
The silence of the elders is not a matter of pride, Hidden in the sky are not the dreams of stars.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غرور کا انجام پچھتاوا ہے
ghuroor ka anjaam pachtawa hai
The outcome of pride is regret.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "prȳde" — excessive self-esteem
First known use: 14th century
The word 'pride' evolved from the Old English 'prȳde', which connoted a state of self-importance and self-satisfaction.