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Sure. He/she can be proud. It is no small feat to have not been to a McDonald's if you live in the U.S. I don't know too many Americans who can say that.
proud
[proud] Show IPA adjective, -er, -est, adverb
adjective
1. feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
2. having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.
3. having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.
4. highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem: It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.
5. highly honorable or creditable: a proud achievement.
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briandmyers · 4427 days ago · link ·
I don't get it. Since you pasted a dictionary definition, I'm assuming you don't think the word "proud" should apply here, but I can't for the life of me see why you would think that. Definition 2 seems to be spot-on for this circumstance.
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sounds_sound · 4427 days ago · link ·
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