Pride Pride is an intangible force, which possesses the ability to create an uncontrollable willpower throughout any lifeform. Pride is defined in a denotative manner as an excessive self-esteem, with proper respect. Translating into a connotative sense is slightly difficult, due to the fact that most holds “prides’” meaning similar to the exact definition. One small exception is that pride also represents a group or family of lions, but the usage of this meaning is minute. Overall, pride is a representation that many different types of people and groups use. The simple idea that pride exerts, gives anyone from a mother, to an entire football team a sense of determination