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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Recent Examples of haughtiness
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Michelle DeYoung presides as the haughty mother, her blood-orange dress a streak of color on the monochrome stage.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
When indifferent and haughty stylist Magno Stift falls ill ahead of the tributes’ big pre-games interview, a young Effie swoops in as makeshift stylist, bringing in clothes that belonged to her great-aunt and great-uncle.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of the haughty Chodron de Courcel and Brondeau d’Urtières families, Bernadette never lacks confidence.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Widowed twice, Etheldreda is left to care for her own two children, her haughty stepdaughter, and a peregrine falcon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Michelle DeYoung presides as the haughty mother, her blood-orange dress a streak of color on the monochrome stage.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
When indifferent and haughty stylist Magno Stift falls ill ahead of the tributes’ big pre-games interview, a young Effie swoops in as makeshift stylist, bringing in clothes that belonged to her great-aunt and great-uncle.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
As the daughter of the haughty Chodron de Courcel and Brondeau d’Urtières families, Bernadette never lacks confidence.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haughtiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haughtiness
Noun
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This silliness, the silliness of his arrogance, was actually funny to me.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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On the dark side, however, Mercury in Leo can spark moments of arrogance and stubbornness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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In Aesop’s fable, the turtle (traditionally called a tortoise, which is a type of turtle) is a winner, a perpetual underdog who defeats the arrogant hare.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Our more than 18,000 Bombardier employees are proud to welcome this new, important customer to our family.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In 1977, Peter Murray, a lecturer in art history, had the modest idea of putting some sculptures on the grounds of the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire—a city that was the proud birthplace of sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.—
Kin Woo,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump has even been disdainful or dismissive of the United States’ traditional allies, such as Mexico and Argentina.—
Christopher Sabatini,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Nov. 2017
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Wise minds inside the Trump administration will hopefully choose to drop a suit first introduced during by a Biden administration reflexively disdainful of big.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The smug and sanctimonious tenor of their briefing makes that plain.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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In a comedic twist, the Labrador retriever was filmed turning back to his owner during the drive, with a smug look on his face as if to boast about his comfortable spot.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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But, after ten days of barrages by the American and Israeli militaries, the more telling banners made plaintive and prideful statements.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Leo: Daniel Meade Arrogant, prideful and full of charisma, Daniel is Mode’s editor-in-chief, and his Leo qualities aren't hard to miss.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Haughtiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haughtiness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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