Question

Identify whether the word "proud" has a negative or positive connotation when compared to "prideful." negative positive

Answer 1

Proud is a positive connotation to the word prideful.

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Answer 2

Proud certainly has a positive connotation when compared to prideful because prideful implies that you are being arrogant and "stuck-up" about it while proud directs you towards happy for what you have accomplished and grateful that you were able to.