proudheartedness

noun

Pride; self-respect.

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Meanings

nounproudheartedness (uncountable)

alternative proud-heartedness

  1. uncountablePride; self-respect.

    When nd'q'uala first falls to the groom, a look of satisfaction, of proudheartedness spreads over his face, and, it is true, he is asked embarrassing questions, but he boldly and unashamedly gives an appropriate answer

    1996, B. G. Hewitt, A Georgian Reader: (with Texts, Translation and Vocabulary), →ISBN, page 232
  2. uncountableArrogance; disdainfulness.

    And even his comrades in arms turn from him with embarrassment and contempt because he works up to fury his proudheartedness, does not respond with graciousness to their love and respect...

    1956, Eric Voegelin, Order and History: The world of the polis, page 88

Origin

From proudhearted + -ness.

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