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Feeling proud of vs Feeling proud

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Feeling proud of' is used when you are proud of someone or something specific, while 'feeling proud' is used when you are experiencing a general sense of pride.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1660 views

Feeling proud of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing pride in someone or something specific.

Use 'feeling proud of' when you want to express pride in a particular person, achievement, or event. It indicates the source of your pride.

Examples:

  • I am feeling proud of my daughter for winning the competition.
  • She is feeling proud of her team's success.
  • He is feeling proud of his accomplishments.
  • And then I was thinking about the other things I've been feeling... and I caught myself feeling proud of know, proud of having my own feelings about the world.
  • And he preferred feeling needed over feeling proud.
  • Let me wake up feeling proud that the girl in the mirror is me
  • I can't decide if I'm feeling more proud or mortified.
  • Feeling happy and proud about helping us out.
  • Actually, I'm feeling a bit proud at the moment.
  • So however proud of yourself you're feeling right now, just know that everything I'm saying has "or else" after it.
  • I appreciate the gesture, and I'm not proud of how I'm feeling right now... but the fact is, you cheated on me.
  • I didn't say I was proud of what I was feeling.
  • I'm proud of you, but also a bit fearful that we're verging on what I call "feelings territory," so let's stare at the fire in silence.
  • Well, I am proud of you, Wayne. I know how it feels to be in close proximity of somebody you have strong feelings for.
  • It is a good feeling to be able to say that he is from our delegation and I am, I think, entitled to feel a little proud of him.
  • I was proud of them how they dealt with their feelings and what they said about it and how they processed it and I realized, this was a positive thing.
  • Playing a character that's known around the world is an amazing feeling and something I'm really proud of.
  • She's very proud of Milton.
  • Your Mistress would be very proud of you.
  • We are proud of our work.
  • Intendant Pelletier would be proud of his daughter today.
  • I am so proud of you.
  • I'm really proud of you.

Alternatives:

  • being proud of
  • proud of
  • taking pride in
  • having pride in

Feeling proud

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a general sense of pride without specifying the source.

Use 'feeling proud' when you want to convey a general feeling of pride without mentioning a specific reason or person. It indicates a personal emotion of pride.

Examples:

  • She is feeling proud after completing the marathon.
  • I am feeling proud of my achievements.
  • He is feeling proud of his team's performance.
  • And he preferred feeling needed over feeling proud.
  • Let me wake up feeling proud that the girl in the mirror is me
  • And then I was thinking about the other things I've been feeling... and I caught myself feeling proud of know, proud of having my own feelings about the world.
  • I can't decide if I'm feeling more proud or mortified.
  • Feeling happy and proud about helping us out.
  • Actually, I'm feeling a bit proud at the moment.
  • On the one hand, I was proud he was showing his feelings.
  • Guess you can't blame them for feeling just a little bit proud.
  • I'm feeling privileged, and oddly, I'm proud.
  • So however proud of yourself you're feeling right now, just know that everything I'm saying has "or else" after it.
  • Well, I'm feeling harassed, but still proud.
  • I appreciate the gesture, and I'm not proud of how I'm feeling right now... but the fact is, you cheated on me.
  • I didn't say I was proud of what I was feeling.
  • That you love me, but you're too proud to show me your real feelings.
  • I'm proud of you, but also a bit fearful that we're verging on what I call "feelings territory," so let's stare at the fire in silence.
  • Well, I am proud of you, Wayne. I know how it feels to be in close proximity of somebody you have strong feelings for.
  • It is a good feeling to be able to say that he is from our delegation and I am, I think, entitled to feel a little proud of him.
  • I'm feeling privileged, and, oddly, I'm proud.
  • The proud tilt of her head... the way her face betrays none of her true feelings... the power of her voice.
  • I was proud of them how they dealt with their feelings and what they said about it and how they processed it and I realized, this was a positive thing.

Alternatives:

  • feeling a sense of pride
  • experiencing pride
  • being proud

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