proud man
definitions
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A man who displays an excessive sense of self-importance, arrogance, or haughtiness, often looking down on others.de: Arroganter Mann
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A man who possesses a strong sense of dignity or feels great satisfaction and pride in his achievements.de: Stolzer Mann
examples
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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.
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As a proud man, he refused to accept charity from anyone.
Als stolzer Mann weigerte er sich, Almosen von irgendjemandem anzunehmen.