1. having or showing excessive pride; arrogant
Usage: often negative connotation
2. having a proper sense of one’s own dignity or worth
Usage: positive connotation

Examples

• His prideful attitude made it difficult for him to accept help from others.
• She was too prideful to admit her mistake in front of the class.
• The prideful king refused to listen to his advisors’ warnings.
• Despite their financial struggles, they remained prideful and independent.
• Her prideful nature prevented her from apologizing even when she was wrong.
• The community took a prideful stance in preserving their cultural traditions.