as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
the new employee's uppish airs aren't winning him many friends among his colleagues
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arrogant
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This version of Ryan was arrogant, unable to conceal pride in his accomplishment.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025 -
So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Uppish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppish. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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