Translation
pride, arrogance
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Word origin
From Old French orgoil, from a Germanic source related to Old High German urgol ('proud').
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- orgoil
Grammar
Examples
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His pride stopped him asking for help.
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He swallowed his pride and apologised.
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Pride is one of the seven deadly sins.
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She is the great pride of her family.
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Out of pride, he refused all negotiation.
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orgueil: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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