Etymology

Noun

1. The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
2. A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
   • The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.—William Blake
3. Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
4. That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children etc.
5. The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
6. Show; ostentation; glory.
7. Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,
   • to be in the pride of one's life.
8. Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
9. Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
10. A company of lions.

Verb

1. To take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.

   I pride myself on being a good judge of character, but pride goes before the fall and I'm not a good judge of my own character so I'm often wrong without knowing it.