unproud

proud

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proud]
- /praʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proud]
- /praʊd/

Definitions of unproud word

adjective unproud feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause). 1
adjective unproud having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority. 1
adjective unproud having or showing self-respect or self-esteem. 1
adjective unproud highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem: It was a proud day for him when his son entered college. 1
adjective unproud highly honorable or creditable: a proud achievement. 1
adjective unproud stately, majestic, or magnificent: proud cities. 1

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Origin of unproud

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; late Old English prūd, prūt arrogant (cognate with Old Norse prūthr stately, fine), apparently < Vulgar Latin; compare Old French prud, prod gallant, Late Latin prōde useful, Latin prōdesse to be of worth

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Parts of speech for Unproud

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unproud

unproud popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unproud usage trend in Literature

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