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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

  • Hauteur
  • High-handedness
  • Lordliness
  • Arrogance

Hypernyms

  • Pride

Hyponyms

  • Overbearingness
  • Condescension
  • Disdainfulness
  • Snobbery
  • Contemptuousness
  • Snobbishness
  • Hubris
  • Imperiousness
  • Superiority

Related Words

  • Haughty (adjective)
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