proud man

language: de

definitions

  1. A man who displays an excessive sense of self-importance, arrogance, or haughtiness, often looking down on others.
    de: Arroganter Mann
  2. A man who possesses a strong sense of dignity or feels great satisfaction and pride in his achievements.
    de: Stolzer Mann

examples

  1. He was once considered a proud man, but his actions later proved him to be quite humble.

    Er galt einst als ein arroganter Mann, aber sein späteres Handeln bewies, dass er sehr bescheiden war.

  2. As a proud man, he refused to accept charity from anyone.

    Als stolzer Mann weigerte er sich, Almosen von irgendjemandem anzunehmen.