Cool MateMeaning of Too proud
Having an excessive sense of self-importance.
In simple words: Feeling very pleased about something, sometimes too much.
Too proud in a sentence
- She was too proud to accept any help from her friends.
- He felt too proud to apologize after the argument.
- Sometimes, being too proud can drive people away.
- They were too proud to ask for assistance, even when they needed it.
- Her too proud attitude made it difficult for her colleagues to work with her.
How to use Too proud
Use 'too proud' to describe someone who has excessive pride. It can be negative, suggesting an inability to accept help or admit mistakes.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Picture a peacock, too proud to lower its feathers.
Related words
Collocations with Too proud
- too proud to ask for help
- too proud to admit mistakes
- too proud of achievements
Synonyms for Too proud
- arrogant
- condescending
- haughty
- overconfident
- vainglorious
Common mistakes with Too proud
- Confused with 'too proud to ask for help' vs 'too proud for help'.
- 'Too proud' often misused without context.
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Too proud in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متكبر جداً
تشعر بفخر كبير تجاه شيء ما، وأحياناً أكثر من اللازم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অত্যধিক গর্বিত
কোনো কিছু নিয়ে খুব খুশি বোধ করা, কখনও কখনও বেশি।
- GermanDeutsch
Zu stolz
Wenn man sehr zufrieden mit sich ist, manchmal sogar zu sehr.
- SpanishEspañol
Demasiado orgulloso
Sentirse muy satisfecho con algo, a veces demasiado.
- Persianفارسی
بیش از حد مغرور
احساس خیلی خوشحالی درباره چیزی، گاهی اوقات بیش از حد.
- FrenchFrançais
Trop fier/fière
Se sentir très satisfait de quelque chose, parfois trop.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बहुत घमंडी
किसी बात पर बहुत खुश महसूस करना, कभी-कभी बहुत ज़्यादा।
- ItalianItaliano
Troppo orgoglioso/a
Sentirsi molto fieri di qualcosa, a volte anche troppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Orgulhoso demais
Sentir-se muito satisfeito com algo, às vezes demais.
- RussianРусский
Слишком гордый
Чувствовать себя очень довольным чем-то, иногда слишком сильно.
- Urduاردو
بہت زیادہ مغرور
کسی چیز کے بارے میں بہت خوشی محسوس کرنا، کبھی کبھی بہت زیادہ۔
- Chinese中文
太骄傲了
对某事感到非常满意，有时甚至有点过头了。
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Frequently asked questions about Too proud
What does Too proud mean?
Feeling very pleased about something, sometimes too much.
What is the definition of Too proud?
Having an excessive sense of self-importance.
How do you use Too proud in a sentence?
She was too proud to accept any help from her friends.
Can you give another example of Too proud?
He felt too proud to apologize after the argument.
What are synonyms for Too proud?
Common alternatives include arrogant, condescending, haughty, overconfident, vainglorious.
What words go with Too proud?
It commonly pairs with too proud to ask for help, too proud to admit mistakes, too proud of achievements.
What are common mistakes when using Too proud?
Confused with 'too proud to ask for help' vs 'too proud for help'. 'Too proud' often misused without context.
How do you pronounce Too proud?
US: //tu praʊd//, UK: //tuː praʊd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Too proud?
Use 'too proud' to describe someone who has excessive pride. It can be negative, suggesting an inability to accept help or admit mistakes.