proudfulness

English

Etymology

From proudful +‎ -ness.

Noun

proudfulness (uncountable)

1. (nonstandard) The state, quality, or condition of being proudful.

   Synonym: pridefulness

   • 1930, Roark Bradford, Ol' King David An' the Philistine Boys, page 178:

     He lied and gambled and he run wid de women and filled his heart wid proudfulness.

   • 2008, Thomas S. Purtell, Natural Martial Arts, page 58:

     Now I don't actually say something like that, and I am not speaking in a tone of voice that presents contempt or proudfulness; it is more of a voice that is warning-like in nature.