proudheartedness

See also: proud-heartedness

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

proudhearted +‎ -ness

Noun

proudheartedness (uncountable)

  1. Pride; self-respect.
    • 1996, B. G. Hewitt, A Georgian Reader: (with Texts, Translation and Vocabulary), →ISBN, page 232:
      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
  2. Arrogance; disdainfulness.
    • 1956, Eric Voegelin, Order and History: The world of the polis, page 88:
      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...
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