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Ego vs. Pride: Know the Difference

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By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Ego is self-importance, while pride is satisfaction in achievements.
Ego vs. Pride

Key Differences

Ego is an individual's sense of self-importance and identity; it's deeply personal and often involves how one perceives and values themselves in comparison to others. Pride, on the other hand, is a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from one's achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone close.
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Ego can lead to self-centered behavior, where the focus is on asserting one's superiority or dominance over others. It is often fragile and easily threatened. Pride, in contrast, can be a positive emotion when it comes from genuine accomplishments or qualities and does not necessarily involve comparisons with others.
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Ego often demands recognition and validation from external sources, thriving on comparison and competition. It can lead to feelings of superiority or inferiority. Pride is more about internal satisfaction and contentment, feeling good about who you are or what you have done without needing others' approval.
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In negative contexts, ego can result in arrogance and a lack of empathy, as it prioritizes the self over others. In excess, pride can also become hubristic, leading to overconfidence and disdain for others, but it generally stems from a more positive place of self-acknowledgment and respect.
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Ego is more about 'self' in relation to others, often driven by insecurity or a desire for power. Pride, while it can be externally influenced, is more about a personal sense of fulfillment and can be a healthy part of self-esteem and confidence when balanced.
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Comparison Chart

Basis

Self-importance
Satisfaction in achievements
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Expression

Often demands external validation
Can be internally fulfilling
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Impact

Can lead to arrogance
Can foster self-respect
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Relation to Others

Comparative, competitive
Personal, not necessarily comparative
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Emotional Underpinning

Often stems from insecurity
Rooted in accomplishment or qualities
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Ego and Pride Definitions

Ego

A person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he wasn't invited to the meeting.
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Pride

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements.
She felt immense pride after completing her first marathon.
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Ego

The consciousness of one's own identity.
He struggled with his ego during the identity crisis.
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Pride

Consciousness of one's own dignity.
He refused the offer out of pride.
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Ego

Self-centeredness or self-absorption.
Her ego made it difficult for her to empathize with others.
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Pride

The best state or condition of something; the prime.
The garden was in its pride during the spring.
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Ego

The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious.
Her ego helps balance her idealistic goals with reality.
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Pride

A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect.
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Ego

The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
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Pride

Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement, possession, or association
Parental pride.
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Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the division of the psyche that is conscious, is responsible for our feelings of selfhood, and most directly interacts with external reality.
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Pride

Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness.
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Ego

An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
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Pride

A cause or source of pleasure or satisfaction; the best of a group or class
These soldiers were their country's pride.
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Ego

Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem.
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Pride

The most successful or thriving condition; prime
The pride of youth.
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Ego

The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
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Pride

An excessively high opinion of oneself; conceit.
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Ego

The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
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Pride

Mettle or spirit in horses.
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Ego

The conscious and permanent subject of all psychical experiences, whether held to be directly known or the product of reflective thought; the subject consciously considered as "I" by a person; - opposed to non-ego.
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Pride

(Zoology) A group of lions, usually consisting of several related females and their offspring and a small number of unrelated adult males.
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Ego

That one of the three parts of a person's psychic apparatus that mediates consciously between the drives of the id and the realities of the external physical and social environment, by integrating perceptions of the external world and organizing the reactions to it. Contrasted with the id and superego.
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Pride

A flamboyant or impressive group
A pride of acrobats.
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Ego

Egotism; as, a job requiring a diplomat without too much ego.
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Pride

To indulge (oneself) in a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction
I pride myself on this beautiful garden.
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Ego

Self-esteem; as, he has an overinflated ego.
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Pride

The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
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Ego

An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
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Pride

A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; rejection of shame
He took pride in his work.
He had pride of ownership in his department.
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Ego

Your consciousness of your own identity
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Pride

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation.
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Ego

(psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
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Pride

That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
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Ego

In psychoanalysis, the part of the psyche that experiences the external world.
His ego was conflicted between desire and moral duty.
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Pride

Show; ostentation; glory.
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Pride

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory.
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Pride

Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
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Pride

Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female animal.
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Pride

A company of lions or other large felines.
A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.
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Pride

(zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
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Pride

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Pride

(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
I pride myself on being a good judge of character.
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Pride

A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); - called also prid, and sandpiper.
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Pride

The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank, etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve, and often in contempt of others.
Those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt.
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Pride

A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; - in a good sense.
Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride.
A people which takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote descendants.
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Pride

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain.
Let not the foot of pride come against me.
That hardly we escaped the pride of France.
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Pride

That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
Lofty trees yclad with summer's pride.
I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.
A bold peasantry, their country's pride.
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Pride

Show; ostentation; glory.
Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war.
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Pride

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life.
A falcon, towering in her pride of place.
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Pride

Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
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Pride

To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; - used reflexively.
Pluming and priding himself in all his services.
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Pride

To be proud; to glory.
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Pride

A feeling of self-respect and personal worth
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Pride

Satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements;
He takes pride in his son's success
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Pride

The trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
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Pride

A group of lions
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Pride

Unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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Pride

Be proud of;
He prides himself on making it into law school
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Pride

Confidence and self-respect expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized.
The parade was a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride.
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Pride

A group of lions.
We watched the pride of lions from a safe distance.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

How does ego affect relationships?

An inflated ego can harm relationships through lack of empathy and understanding.
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What is ego?

Ego is a person's sense of self-esteem or importance.
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What does pride mean?

Pride is a feeling of satisfaction from one's own achievements or those associated with oneself.
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Can pride be a community feeling?

Yes, communities can collectively feel pride, such as national or cultural pride.
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Does ego relate to one's identity?

Ego is closely tied to one’s sense of identity and self-perception.
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How can one maintain a healthy sense of pride?

By acknowledging achievements without belittling others or becoming overconfident.
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Is pride always good?

Pride is generally positive, but excessive pride can lead to arrogance.
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Can ego lead to conflict?

Yes, an inflated ego often leads to conflicts due to its competitive nature.
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Can ego be positive?

Yes, a balanced ego contributes to healthy self-esteem and confidence.
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How is pride different from happiness?

Pride is specifically related to achievements or qualities, while happiness is a broader emotional state.
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Is ego different from arrogance?

Ego is a broader concept encompassing self-importance, while arrogance is an overt expression of an inflated ego.
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What role does ego play in psychology?

In psychology, ego is seen as the mediator between the individual's conscious and unconscious mind.
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Is pride culturally influenced?

Yes, cultural factors can influence what individuals or groups take pride in.
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Is pride linked to self-respect?

Yes, pride is often a manifestation of self-respect and dignity.
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Can pride be modest?

Yes, one can feel pride in a modest, non-boastful way.
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Can pride be internalized?

Yes, pride can be a personal, internal feeling of satisfaction.
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How do ego and pride influence behavior?

Both can influence behavior; ego often drives the need for validation, while pride can motivate achievements.
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Does everyone have an ego?

Yes, ego is a part of the human psyche, varying in degree from person to person.
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Can ego be damaging to oneself?

An excessive ego can lead to self-destructive behavior due to its need for validation and superiority.
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How is pride expressed differently in various contexts?

Pride's expression varies across achievements, social groups, and cultural contexts.
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