Pride

Pride is a human secondary emotion characterized by a sense of security with one's identity, performance, or accomplishments. It is often considered the opposite of shame and, depending on the context, may be viewed as either a virtue or a vice. Typically, pride arises from praise, independent self-reflection, and/or a fulfilled feeling of belonging.

The word ''pride'' may refer to group identity, with manifestations including ethnicity (e.g. Black Pride), as well as membership in civil rights movements and associated marginalized groups, such as Feminist Pride, Gay Pride, and LGBTQIA+ Pride. In the context of marginalized groups, the display of pride is generally a show of defiance against those outside the group attempting to instill a sense of shame. ''Pride'' may also refer to a sense of patriotism that accompanies membership in a certain national identity, regional identity, or other affiliations (e.g. proud to be a university alumnus).

''Pride'' may also be used to refer to foolhardiness, or a unearned, irrational sense of one's personal value, status, or accomplishments, often used synonymously with hubris or vanity. ''Pride'' is interpreted in classical theology as one of the seven deadly sins. When viewed as a virtue, pride in one's abilities is known as virtuous pride, greatness of soul, or magnanimity, but when viewed as a vice, it is often known to be self-idolatry, sadistic contempt, or vanity. Provided by Wikipedia