Meaning
pride
In a sentence
Parla sempre con orgoglio del suo lavoro.
He always speaks proudly about his work.
Hai messo da parte il tuo orgoglio?
Did you put your pride aside?
Non provo orgoglio per quella scelta.
I don't feel proud of that choice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orgoglio | masculine · singular |
| orgogli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often positive for justified self-respect; can sound negative when it means arrogance. Compare with superbia, which is usually more clearly negative.
- Common pattern: orgoglio di + noun/infinitive, or essere orgoglioso di. Learners often overuse per after orgoglio.
- In idioms, orgoglio can mean wounded dignity, not just pride: ferire l'orgoglio, mettere da parte l'orgoglio.