HUFFINESS Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

huffiness

noun

Definition of huffiness

as in arrogance

an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the huffiness in his voice put off his coworkers

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as in irritability

readiness to show annoyance or impatience there's no point in telling her what you think unless you want to put up with her huffiness

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Noun

And a stellar Paulson expertly exudes snide arrogance, until Sandra breaks open entirely.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
What might seem arrogance in others feels merely reasonable coming from her.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Needing coffee immediately upon waking and experiencing afternoon fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and sugar cravings.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Even one night of not getting enough rest can mean irritability, memory issues, focus and, worse, mood.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritability

Noun

That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to prohibit persecution.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to outlaw persecution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Pushing a pro-Russia position not only undermines sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine but also harms America’s relationships with other critical European allies, for whom Russia’s aggression is a paramount threat.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The Greenland deal comes as European countries brace for possible aggression from Russia amid its war with Ukraine.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Skipping inside, Nora joins a cadre of shambling interns whom the editorial staff regard with a mixture of bemusement and disdain.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Expressing disdain for Stearns probably feels like the only thing fans can do at the moment.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of disdain

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