as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
it was surprising to see such haughtiness in someone who had come from such humble origins
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Recent Examples of haughtiness
Pearl revels in wickedness, presenting a literary world in which a successful writer’s haughtiness is both encouraged and rewarded.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haughtiness
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Drone superiority More than four years of war have forced Ukraine to become a global leader in battlefield drones and robotic systems.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The first-leg win in Paris last week did not reflect the superiority of Luis Enrique's team on the night, which had a host of chances to rack up an even more commanding lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Haughtiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haughtiness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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