overproud
[ oh-ver-proud ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˈpraʊd /
adjective
excessively proud.
Origin of overproud
OTHER WORDS FROM overproud
o·ver·proud·ly, adverbWords nearby overproud
overpronounce,
overproof,
overproportion,
overprotect,
overprotective,
overproud,
overqualified,
overquick,
overrake,
overran,
overrate
Example sentences from the Web for overproud
And if he was a bit overproud—it was only because those about him were overproud and foolish.
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's and Other Stories |Bret HarteThey say he wrought you ill, and was cruel when he should have been gentle with you, and was overproud of his office.
Judith Shakespeare |William BlackPerhaps they were overproud and reserved, for they held themselves aloof from those about them.
L'Assommoir |Emile ZolaMay God prevent strife at home, but there be overproud hearts and over-cunning heads in this good land of ours.
With the Black Prince |William Osborn Stoddard