misproud

[ mis-proud ]

/ mɪsˈpraʊd /

unreasonably proud.

Origin of misproud

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at mis-¹, proud

Nor do I speak to gratify that misproud and ignorant young man.

Anne of Geierstein, Volume I (of 2) |Sir Walter Scott
And Father is not misproud; and I don't believe we are; though proud of him we cannot fail to be.

The Household of Sir Thomas More |Anne Manning
And father is not misproud; and I don't believe we are; though proud of him we cannot fail to be.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 |Various
"The misproud and amphibious caitiff puts the monk upon me," said Richard to the Earl of Salisbury.

The Talisman |Sir Walter Scott

A misproud man resolves to abide by the evil words which he has spoken in anger.

The Claims of Labour |Arthur Helps