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pride vs arrogance

arrogance vs pride

pride and arrogance both are nouns.

pride is a verb but arrogance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pride Yes No Yes No
arrogance Yes No No No
As nouns, arrogance is a hyponym of pride; that is, arrogance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pride:
  • pride: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  • arrogance: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hyponyms of pride include haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness.
pride (noun) arrogance (noun)
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
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
pride (verb) arrogance (verb)
be proud of
Difference between pride and arrogance

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