Dictionary definitions1ofPride and Prejudice pride - . (Unduly) high opinion of one's own qualities, merits, etc., arrogant bearing or conduct, (~ of place, exalted position, consciousness of this); (proper) ~, sense of what befits one's position, preventing one from doing unworthy thing; feeling of elation and pleasure (take a ~ in, be proud of); object of this feeling; best condition, prime.n1. 2. v.refl. ~ oneself (up)on, be proud of (thing, quality, do ing). [E(proud)] prejudice - ; without ~ice, without detriment to any existing right or claim).to the prejudice of, person or thing); injury that results or may result from some action or judgement ( against, in favour of. Preconceived opinion, bias ( n1. 2. v.t. Impair validity of (right, claim, statement, etc.); (esp in p.p.) cause (person) to have prejudice ( against or in favour of). 3. ~icial a. (;lly), causing prejudice, detrimental ( to rights, interests, etc.). |