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haughtiness vs pride

pride vs haughtiness

haughtiness and pride both are nouns.

haughtiness is not a verb while pride is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
haughtiness Yes No No No
pride Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pride is a hypernym of haughtiness; that is, pride is a word with a broader meaning than haughtiness:
  • haughtiness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
  • pride: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Other hypernyms of haughtiness include superbia.
haughtiness (noun) pride (noun)
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
a group of lions
haughtiness (verb) pride (verb)
be proud of
Difference between haughtiness and pride

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