point of pride

Source of satisfaction

A point of pride is something a person takes satisfaction in or feels honored by: Her garden was a point of pride, He made it a point of pride never to miss a deadline.

The phrase often marks achievements or qualities central to someone's identity or self-image.

achievement

accomplishment

Successful completion of aim

  • milestoneNotable event marking progress
  • triumphResounding, celebrated victory
  • featRemarkable act of skill

breakthrough · masterpiece · crowning achievement · pinnacle · success · victory · culmination · realization · fulfillment · legacy

esteem

self-respect

Valuing one's own worth

self-esteem · self-regard · empowerment · validation · recognition · admiration · respect · standing · status · prestige

honor

dignity

Innate personal worth

virtue · gallantry · heroism · bravery · courage · principles · righteousness · decency · uprightness · character

identity

heritage

Inherited cultural legacy

homeland · tradition · community · belonging · representation · origin · nationality · ethnicity · mother tongue · craftsmanship

Opposites
emotional valence about self/group

point of pridedisgrace

Loss of honor

embarrassment · mark of shame · skeleton in the closet · dirty secret · sore spot

public vs. private stance

point of prideskeleton in the closet

Shameful hidden past

hidden shame · unmentionable · taboo · buried truth

Family

point, pride, points, pointed, pointing, pointer, pointers, pointy, pointless

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