Meaning
pride, dignity
- A feeling of legitimate pride, self-worth, or noble dignity.
In a sentence
Ha mostrato grande fierezza nel difendere le proprie idee.
She showed great pride in defending her ideas.
Non c'era arroganza nei suoi occhi, solo una profonda fierezza.
There was no arrogance in his eyes, only a deep pride.
Gli atleti hanno sfilato con fierezza davanti al pubblico.
The athletes paraded with pride in front of the crowd.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fierezza | feminine · singular |
| fierezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Unlike 'orgoglio' (which can be haughty or negative), 'fierezza' almost always denotes positive self-respect and dignity.