Haughtiness (Noun)
Meaning
Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The CEO's haughtiness during the company-wide meeting was a huge turnoff to the lower-level employees.
- His lordship displayed unmistakable haughtiness in his attitude towards the low-income tenant, demanding him to show absolute loyalty in their communication.
- Some of the aristocrats were infamous for their haughtiness, viewing everyone outside their circle as inferior beings.
- Despite her extreme success at such a young age, the young singer was often criticized for her growing haughtiness towards adoring fans who once helped her achieve it.
- The entire room would turn silent when the strict headmistress walked by, her haughtiness palpable in her deliberate stride and straight posture.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Overbearingness
- Condescension
- Disdainfulness
- Snobbery
- Contemptuousness
- Snobbishness
- Hubris
- Imperiousness
- Superiority