injured pride

成語所屬單字injured

injured pride — 慣用語

1. a feeling of hurt dignity or self-respect caused by being treated unfairly, igno

1.慣用語
釋義

受傷的自尊心

a feeling of hurt dignity or self-respect caused by being treated unfairly, ignored, or criticised

例句

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.