disdainfulness

noun

Definition of disdainfulnessnext
as in arrogance

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  1. arrogance
  2. self-assertion
  3. hubris
  4. presumption
Noun
  • That arrogance and overconfidence lead to hubris, which clouds their ability to see things clearly.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • This self-assertion can also subtly influence how your manager perceives you.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The full moon in your sign on Oct. 17 brings the focus back to your independence and personal goals, signaling a moment of release and self-assertion.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-assertion
Noun
  • All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This put a bright spotlight on the hypocrisy and hubris that have often characterized the aspects of American foreign policy that exist outside the rules, which fuel the narratives of autocrats and populists alike.
    Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubris
Noun
  • Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.
    Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • And remember, and this is not just a small thing, the fundamental concept of American justice is the presumption of innocent...until you're proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of presumption
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