noun
- the quality or state of being excessively proud; arrogance
Usage: formal
Examples
- His pridefulness prevented him from admitting his mistake.
- The king’s pridefulness led to his downfall.
- She struggled with pridefulness after her promotion.
- The team’s pridefulness cost them the championship.
- His pridefulness made it difficult for others to approach him.
- The politician’s pridefulness alienated many voters.