haughtiness meaning

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haughtiness (noun): overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.

Definition of haughtiness

  1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

    Synonyms: arrogance, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness

    Type of: pride

    Kinds: condescension, contemptuousness, hubris, imperiousness, superiority, snobbery

    Related forms: haughty

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in SS · 11-letter words

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