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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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
the haughty waiter smirked when I remarked that it was odd that a French restaurant didn't even have french fries on the menu
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the student reporter received a haughty letter in reply to his request for an interview with the governor
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