misproud

American  

[mis-proud] / mɪsˈpraʊd /

adjective

Archaic.

1. unreasonably proud.

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Etymology

Origin of misproud

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at mis- ¹, proud

Example Sentences

All in reason, quoth I, and more shame for us not to have been foremost in our Kaisar's own cause; but what said the rest of our misproud chivalry?

From The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"The misproud and amphibious caitiff puts the monk upon me," said Richard to the Earl of Salisbury.

From The Talisman by Scott, Walter, Sir

Roger having made an End, 'twas diverting to heare him commending the Piece unto the Author, who as gravely accepted it; yet, with nothing fullesome about the one, or misproud about the other.

From Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary by Manning, Anne

Yet was the song acclaimed of these aloud Whose praise had made mute humbleness misproud, The song with answering song applauded thus, But of that Daulian dream of Itylus.

From Songs of the Springtides and Birthday Ode Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne—Vol. III by Swinburne, Algernon Charles

His men were like their master, as moody and misproud.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown