injured pride
idiomPart ofinjured
injured pride — idiom
1. a feeling of hurt dignity or self-respect caused by being treated unfairly, igno
1.idiom
Definition
a feeling of hurt dignity or self-respect caused by being treated unfairly, ignored, or criticised
Example
Christopher walked away with injured pride after his suggestion was laughed at by the group.
Behind Christopher's angry words was nothing more than injured pride — he hated being shown up in front of colleagues.