Pride vs. Confidence — What's the Difference?

Consciousness of one's own dignity.

State of feeling certain about the truth of something.

A group of lions.

Assurance that one can rely on someone or something.

High or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity.

Trust in one's abilities or qualities.

Feeling of satisfaction from personal achievements.

A feeling of self-assurance.

Pleasure from association with someone or something.

Confidentiality; sharing secrets trusting they won’t be revealed.

Pride is positive emotional response or attitude to something with an intimate connection to oneself, due to its perceived value. Oxford defines it amongst other things as "the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's own importance" This may be related to one's own abilities or achievements, positive characteristics of friends or family, or one's country.

Confidence is a state of being clear-headed either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective. Confidence comes from a Latin word 'fidere' which means "to trust"; therefore, having self-confidence is having trust in one's self.

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

The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something

Pleasure or satisfaction taken in an achievement, possession, or association

The telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust

Arrogant or disdainful conduct or treatment; haughtiness.

A belief or conviction that an outcome will be favorable

A cause or source of pleasure or satisfaction; the best of a group or class

Belief in the certainty of something

The most successful or thriving condition; prime

Belief in the effectiveness of one's own abilities or in one's favorable acceptance by others; self-confidence.

An excessively high opinion of oneself; conceit.

Trust or faith in a person or thing

Mettle or spirit in horses.

A trusting relationship

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

That which is confided; a secret

A flamboyant or impressive group

A feeling of assurance that a confidant will keep a secret

To indulge (oneself) in a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction

Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud

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.

Self-assurance.

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

A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.

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

Information held in secret; a piece of information shared but to thence be kept in secret.

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.

(dated) Boldness; presumption.

Show; ostentation; glory.

The act of confiding, trusting, or putting faith in; trust; reliance; belief; - formerly followed by of, now commonly by in.

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

That in which faith is put or reliance had.

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

Trustful; without fear or suspicion; frank; unreserved.

A company of lions or other large felines.

The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as leads to a feeling of security; self-reliance; - often with self prefixed.

(zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.

Having self-reliance; bold; undaunted.

(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

Private conversation; (pl.) secrets shared; as, there were confidences between them.

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

Having an excess of assurance; bold to a fault; dogmatical; impudent; presumptuous.

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.

Giving occasion for confidence.

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.

Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities;

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

A feeling of trust (in someone or something);

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.

A state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable;

Show; ostentation; glory.

A trustful relationship;

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life.

A secret that is confided or entrusted to another;

To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; - used reflexively.

To be proud; to glory.

A feeling of self-respect and personal worth

Satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements;

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

A group of lions

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

Be proud of;

Pride is a feeling related to achievements and how these are viewed by others, whereas confidence is a belief in one’s abilities, regardless of external achievements.

Yes, when excessive, pride can lead to arrogance or a disconnect from others.

Generally, confidence is seen as a positive quality, as it helps individuals rely on their abilities and face challenges effectively.

Excessive pride can harm relationships by creating barriers, while confidence can strengthen relationships through reliability and trust.

Yes, individuals can experience both, managing pride in their achievements while maintaining confidence in their abilities across various contexts.

Confidence is crucial in professional settings as it encourages taking initiatives, handling challenges effectively, and portraying competence, all of which can lead to career advancement.

Healthy pride can be fostered by acknowledging achievements while staying humble and recognizing the contributions of others in one's success.

Cultural norms and values significantly influence how pride and confidence are perceived and expressed; some cultures may value modesty and view overt pride as unfavorable, while others may encourage self-assurance and visible confidence.

Pride can be considered both an emotion that is felt in response to achievements and a trait that describes a person's characteristic approach to their accomplishments.

While closely related, self-esteem refers to how much we value ourselves, and confidence is about our belief in our abilities; high self-esteem can help foster confidence, but one can have confidence in specific abilities despite low self-esteem.

Excessive pride can lead to isolation, difficulty in learning from mistakes, and strained relationships due to a perceived sense of superiority over others.

Yes, communal pride can strengthen social bonds, increase cooperation among group members, and enhance support networks, all of which contribute to social resilience.

Yes, confidence can be developed through experiences, learning new skills, positive affirmations, and overcoming challenges.

Positive confidence can improve mental health by reducing anxiety, fostering resilience, and promoting a positive outlook, while lack of confidence can contribute to stress and depression.

Common misconceptions include the belief that confidence means never feeling doubtful or fearful, and that it is inherent and cannot be developed over time.