Individual achievement generates pride.
Pride is exaggerated or high self-esteem, although the term does not always have negative connotations. Pride can also be associated with motives that are noble.
It is possible to refer to pride as a person's petulance , conceit , boasting, presumption, vanity , or affectation . The opposite of pride, in this sense, is modesty or modesty .
For example: "The theater built in 1814 is the pride of this town" , "I feel very proud of my son who has just graduated" , "Why do you have such great pride?" If you apologize, you can get your job back."
Positive or negative meaning of pride
The etymology of the term leads us to two concepts: the Catalan orgull and the French orgueil . Pride can also be related to arrogance , which comes from the Latin word superbia .
The positive or negative meaning of this notion varies according to the approach one considers. By contrasting pride with humility, it is possible to speak of pride as a prevalence or excessive valuation of one's own interests and desires , which implies a detriment to what has been done by others.
In this way we can use a phrase like the following to try to show more clearly the negative meaning that the term in question can sometimes have: «Peter. Out of simple pride, for not recognizing that he had been wrong, he decided to continue with his position and that meant that Almudena left the house crying and hurt by the comments received .
If we focus on the positive connotation of the term, pride is linked to the respect and appreciation that a man has for himself or a loved one, something that is related to his intention to live according to his values.
In the case of the most favorable meaning of the concept, we can establish this sentence as an example: "The Spanish tennis player was not playing his best match, however, he decided to show his pride to fight until the end and thus be able to achieve the long-awaited victory." .
In this way, it is clear that we can find expressions where pride is something bad ( "You will be left alone and without friends because of that absurd pride you have" ), but also others where it is positive ( "I am very proud that things are going well for you"). coming out this way» ).
Keeping pride from turning into petulance can be a challenge in some cases.
The importance of balance
Just as excessive pride is negative, lack of it is also harmful. That is why the important thing at the individual level is to achieve a balance that contemplates satisfaction with achievements without falling into arrogance or pride .
An individual must have a favorable personal assessment, built from self-love . Acting with confidence and self-sufficiency contributes to dignity and helps achieve success. However, when praise and praise, whether directed toward oneself or received from third parties, are exaggerated, it is easy to fall into arrogance and narcissism due to ego inflation.
It may be indicated that it is healthy to feel gratitude for the recognition and appreciation of others. Social acceptance and prestige, after all, are often sought after. What should not happen is that this reputation or admiration leads to feeling superior to other people, disrespecting them.
The experiences lived throughout life can fill a person with pride.
nationalist pride
Nationalism and patriotism often resort to the notion of pride. Admiration for the nation's ancestors and heroes is reflected in commemorations and celebrations that awaken great emotions in those who feel happy and honored by their cultural identity.
Love for the country's traditions and appreciation of the legacy built throughout history are other issues that are linked to nationalist or patriotic pride .
For the rights of homosexual people
In addition to everything mentioned, we have to highlight the fact that currently the idea of pride is also used to refer to other issues. In this way, we talk about what is known as gay pride .
This expression refers to the set of activities of various kinds that are carried out annually on June 28 in many places around the world and whose objective is to advocate tolerance, equality for all human beings regardless of their sexual orientation and freedom.
Gay pride aims to empower sexual minorities to boost their emotional well-being. The aim is for these people to be able to fully integrate into their community, exercising motherhood or fatherhood if they wish and having the same possibilities for personal growth as the rest of the citizens.
sports pride
In the same way, it must also be emphasized that supporters of various sports teams, mainly football teams, also use this word to define themselves and to express how satisfied they feel about belonging to a club.
An example would be the fans of Sevilla FC , many of whom are part of what is known as “Pride of Nervión” .
The pride experienced in a team or club goes beyond an eventual victory. Values such as the institution's spirit of improvement , the determination and drive of the players and the perseverance of the fans are admired.
The fan (passionate supporter) feels a deep commitment to his team. He keeps all the exploits in his memory, admires his symbols and tries to accompany him, even from a distance, in every competition he competes in. In victories, he indulges in celebrations; In defeats, he stands firm and continues to maintain support.
Take the case of a fan of the Argentine team Boca Juniors . Even though the institution is going through a bad sporting streak, accumulating tournaments without titles, it will continue to go to the stadium to encourage the players. He will even travel abroad, if possible, to be with the athletes who represent the entity. These actions and attitudes can be understood from the pride that the subject feels in identifying with his club.