as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
can't bear the superciliousness of her cousin, who lives in New York City and thinks everybody in Tennessee is a hick
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Recent Examples of superciliousness
However, in the wrong hands, being silent can signal disdain and superciliousness.
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Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superciliousness
Noun
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In the book, Caputo’s initial pride and arrogance soon give way to a more contemplative spirit, followed by degeneration.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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That’s where arrogance becomes a liability.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Protecting the sense of superiority of white passengers was the top priority.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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If the industry collapses, no individual company’s superiority matters.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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“Superciliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superciliousness. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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