Opposite of Proud, Antonyms of proud with meaning and Example Sentences in English PDF
What are opposite words or antonyms?
Opposite words or Antonyms means those words that oppose the meaning of each other completely. For example Dark/Light, White/Black etc.
Normally the question that comes to mind when we are trying to learn these vocabulary words is that “Why should I memorize these Opposites when I know the basic words?”
These words are very useful in our daily routine vocabulary. Here I will tell you what are the benefits of using antonym and opposites? If you know the opposites of all the vocabulary words in your collection then your collection can be increased and you have a variety of words to use in your conversation. In your writing and speaking if you use the variety of words instead using repeating the same words it will cast a good impression. And your writing and speaking will become professional.
Note: You must know that antonyms and synonyms are two different terms. Synonyms means the words that have same meanings but in case of antonym it is completely different as I discussed above.
What is the meaning of proud?
The meaning of proud is feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Opposite of Proud (Antonyms of Proud)
- Sheepish
- Defeated
- Shamed
- Unexcited
- Depressed
- Embarrassed
- Demoralized
- Demeaned
- Humbled
- Discomfited
- Bothered
- Unenthusiastic
- Disturbed
- Flustered
- Dispirited
- Glum
- Cowed
- Low-spirited
- Humble
- Let down
- Saddened
- Dejected
- Ashamed
- Melancholy
- Miffed
- Irked
- Despondent
- Bugged
- Disheartened
- Distressed
- Heartsick
- Deflated
- Troubled
- Put down
- Overcome
- Woebegone
- Degraded
- Distraught
- Disgraced
- Shown up
- Unsatisfied
- Forlorn
- Mortified
- Discontented
- Crestfallen
- Miserable
- Dishonoured
- Chagrined
- Unhappy
- Dissatisfied
- Disconsolate
- Unconvinced
- Beaten
- Disconcerted
- Overwhelmed
- Crushed
- Sorrowing
- Disillusioned
- Humiliated
- Perturbed
- Failing
- Objecting
- Demoralised
- Down in the dumps
- Cut up
- Displeased
- Downcast
- Sad
- Discouraged
- Disappointed
- Dismayed
- Downhearted
- Gloomy
- Frustrated
- Gutted
- Chastened
- Subdued
- Undignified
- Doleful
- Disenchanted
- Dishonored
- Upset
- Discombobulated
- Down
- Uncomfortable
- Sorrowful
- Disgruntled
Examples of Proud in Sentences
- We have proud on you.
- Pearl is a very proud mother-dog now.
- She was so proud of it.
- This made him very proud of his skill.
- He was proud of him.