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Synonyms of proud

4 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for proud is vain. Other synonyms of proud are arrogant and self-confident. The opposite of proud is embarrassed.

Synonyms and similar words for proud

adjectivePossessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.

  • self-confidentConfident in one's own abilities.
  • arrogantHaving excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • vainOverly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with...
  • conceited

Opposite of proud

adjectiveAntonym(s) of.

  • ashamedFeeling shame or guilt.
  • humbleHaving a low position or a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of proud

  1. adjective Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
  2. adjective That makes one feel proud (of something one did).
  3. adjective Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.

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Questions about synonyms of proud

What is another word for proud?
Proud has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vain, arrogant and self-confident.
What is the opposite of proud?
The opposite of proud is embarrassed. Other antonyms of proud are humble, ashamed and humiliated.
What does proud mean?
Proud means feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: proud (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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