proud

Feeling pleased because you have done something well.

• I am proud of my drawing.
• She felt proud after finishing her first book.
• Are you proud of what you achieved?

How to use it: proud of something (I am proud of my work.); proud to do something (She was proud to finish the race.); proud that… (He was proud that he had passed.)

Similar words: pleased, satisfied

Opposites: ashamed

Common phrases: proud of something, feel proud, proud to help

Feeling happy and pleased because someone has done well.

• Your parents are proud of you.
• She was proud of her team’s hard work.
• I felt proud when my son helped his friend.

How to use it: proud of someone (We are proud of our daughter.); proud of someone for doing something (I am proud of you for trying again.)

Similar words: pleased

Opposites: ashamed

Common phrases: proud of someone, proud parents, so proud

Feeling pleased about something you own and believing it is worth admiring.

• She is proud of her new car.
• We are the proud owners of a small boat.
• He was especially proud of his book collection.

How to use it: proud of something (He is proud of his garden.)

Similar words: pleased

Common phrases: proud owner, proud of something

Having a strong sense of your own worth, sometimes making you unwilling to accept help or admit mistakes.

• She is a proud woman.
• He was too proud to admit his mistake.
• They remained proud despite losing their home.

How to use it: too proud to do something (He was too proud to ask for help.)

Similar words: self-respecting

Opposites: humble

Common phrases: too proud, proud person, proud to beg

Making someone feel pleased and satisfied about an achievement or important event.

• It was a proud day for our family.
• Winning that race was her proudest moment.
• The opening ceremony marked a proud occasion for the town.

Opposites: shameful

Common phrases: proud moment, proud day, proud achievement