proudest

ADJECTIVE

pleased, pleasing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciative glad great honored illustrious noble satisfied

WEAK

august content contented dignified eminent fiery fine glorious gorgeous grand gratified gratifying great-hearted imposing impressive magnificent majestic memorable red-letter rewarding satisfying self-respecting spirited splendid stately sublime superb valiant vigorous well-pleased

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant infamous lowly undignified unimportant unknown

WEAK

humble meek modest sad sorry

ADJECTIVE

arrogant, self-important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cocky dismissive

WEAK

bloated boastful cavalier conceited contemptuous cool disdainful domineering egotistic egotistical haughty high-and-mighty high-handed huffy imperious insolent lofty narcissistic ostentatious overbearing pompous presumptuous pretentious puffed up scornful self-satisfied sniffy snobbish snooty stuck-up supercilious superior vain vainglorious

Antonyms

WEAK

humble meek modest sad sorry

Example Sentences

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The proudest achievement of his career had been transforming Tottenham from a young, disjointed side into the one of English soccer’s most entertaining offensive teams, capable of reaching a Champions League final.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Her parents said becoming a police officer had been "one of Jess's proudest achievements" as she "absolutely loved serving her community and was incredibly proud to wear the uniform".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Long Beach Poly boasts one of the proudest programs in California yet Harris opted to transfer to Servite in February 2025 and has not looked back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“I served on that Board of Supervisors for 17 years, and it’s one of my proudest pieces of public policy,” Peskin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

So, here's my proudest moment: I ran and hid like a freaking preschooler in the bathroom.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli