Haughtiness
noun
The attitude or behavior of people who think they are better than others.
Her haughtiness is annoying to those who don't know her well.
Often appears as...
- showed her haughtiness
- ignore his haughtiness
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Disapproving
noun
The attitude or behavior of people who think they are better than others.
Her haughtiness is annoying to those who don't know her well.
Often appears as...
- showed her haughtiness
- ignore his haughtiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Haughtiness often carries a negative connotation, suggesting rudeness and a lack of respect.
His haughtiness made him few friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Obvious
Haughtiness can be subtle, such as a slight tone of voice or a dismissive gesture.
A haughty glance was all it took to reveal her disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
In social interactions, haughtiness can make others feel unimportant or undervalued.
Her haughtiness at the party left a bad impression.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Haughtiness often carries a negative connotation, suggesting rudeness and a lack of respect.
His haughtiness made him few friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Obvious
Haughtiness can be subtle, such as a slight tone of voice or a dismissive gesture.
A haughty glance was all it took to reveal her disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
In social interactions, haughtiness can make others feel unimportant or undervalued.
Her haughtiness at the party left a bad impression.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Haughtiness often carries a negative connotation, suggesting rudeness and a lack of respect.
His haughtiness made him few friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Obvious
Haughtiness can be subtle, such as a slight tone of voice or a dismissive gesture.
A haughty glance was all it took to reveal her disdain.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Situations
In social interactions, haughtiness can make others feel unimportant or undervalued.
Her haughtiness at the party left a bad impression.
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Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart, or core, is still missing. The central feature of pride is enmity - enmity toward God and enmity toward our fellowmen.
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Stephen Jay Gould
American Scientist
With copious evidence ranging from Plato's haughtiness to Beethoven's tirades, we may conclude that the most brilliant people of history tend to be a prickly lot.
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Jose Saramago
Portuguese Writer
The attitude of insolent haughtiness is characteristic of the relationships Americans form with what is alien to them, with others.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart, or core, is still missing. The central feature of pride is enmity - enmity toward God and enmity toward our fellowmen.
Quote examples
Stephen Jay Gould
American Scientist
With copious evidence ranging from Plato's haughtiness to Beethoven's tirades, we may conclude that the most brilliant people of history tend to be a prickly lot.
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Jose Saramago
Portuguese Writer
The attitude of insolent haughtiness is characteristic of the relationships Americans form with what is alien to them, with others.
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