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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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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?
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Such symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, mood swings and insomnia.
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The symptoms often look different in dads—anger or sudden outbursts, irritability and substance misuse, for example.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
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This time in the ring, Louis was supported by white and Black Americans alike, who were more unified against German aggression as World War II loomed.
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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But many Cepeda voters are still grappling to understand the disdain towards Colombia’s left.
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“Huffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffiness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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