unproud

[uhn-proud]

adjective

1. having a low opinion of one’s own traits, associations, behavior, etc..

   I was so unproud of my involvement that I withdrew my membership and even changed my name.

2. not proud; humble.

   They are a peace-loving and unproud people.

Other Word Forms

• unproudly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unproud¹

First recorded in 1550-75; un- ¹ ( def. ) + proud ( def. )

Example Sentences

The screenwriters and actors remain proud of the work they’ve done, unproud of how they’ve been compensated to do it recently, and in the running to win all the same.

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Which also made Genie think about how unproud Dad seemed to be of Grandpop earlier.

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THERE’S NOT much to recommend President Trump’s approach to trade and globalization, which he summarizes in a slogan, “America First,” that harks back to the unproud days of pre-World War II isolationism.

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At the same time I'm not unproud of the Canadian women.

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After reveling in his follower count and the effectiveness of his tweets, he added, “I’m not unproud of it, to be honest with you.”

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