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  • 1. haughtiness
  • Haughtiness in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. haughtiness
  • Haughtiness in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. haughtiness

noun. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.

Synonyms

  • lordliness
  • contemptuousness
  • superbia
  • superiority
  • snobbism
  • disdainfulness
  • imperiousness
  • hubris
  • overbearingness
  • superciliousness
  • condescension
  • snobbery
  • snobbishness
  • domineeringness
  • pride
  • high-handedness
  • hauteur

Antonyms

  • low quality
  • inferiority
  • disadvantage
  • humility

Etymology

  • -ness (English)
  • haughty (English)

Sentences with haughtiness


1. Noun, singular or mass
Montresor plays on Fortunato's haughtiness, and he thinks he is going into the catacombs to serve as a master wine taster.

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