orgueil

Definitions of orgueil
  1. noun
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
    synonyms: arrogance, hauteur
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    types:
    arrogance, condescendance, hauteur
    the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    snobisme
    the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
  2. noun
    outspoken conceit
    synonyms: vantardise
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    type of:
    prétention, vanité
    the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
  3. noun
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
    synonyms: fierté, hauteur
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    antonyms:
    humilité
    a humble feeling
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    amour-propre, respect de soi
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    amour-propre
    a feeling of pride in yourself
    présomption, suffisance
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    amour-propre, présomption, prétention
    feelings of excessive pride
    type of:
    sens du toucher, sentiment, toucher
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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