haughtiness Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- imperiousness
- pretension
- self-importance
- peremptoriness
- hauteur
- masterfulness
- pretense
- presumptuousness
- huffiness
- pridefulness
- pretence
- bumptiousness
- assumption
- disdain
- consequence
- pompousness
- superciliousness
- pomposity
- loftiness
- lordliness
- attitude
- pretentiousness
Weak:
- self-contentment
- impudence
- self-complacency
- self-content
- side
- braggadocio
- boastfulness
- snobbism
- snootiness
- pride
- scorn
- snobbishness
- authoritativeness
- high-handedness
- smugness
- dominance
- inflation
- chest-thumping
- bossiness
- self-consequence
- cheek
- self-conceit
- impertinence
- cheekiness
- snobbery
- condescension
- bowwow
- conceit
- bravado
- self-opinion
- vanity
- toploftiness
- sauciness
- swagger
- high-horse
- vainglory
- self-satisfaction
- bombast
- complacence
- triumphalism
- self-centeredness
- self-assertion
- cockiness
- brag
- egoism
- egotism
- strut
Strongest:
- bashfulness
- shyness
- humility
- unpretentiousness
- timidity
- modesty
- humility
- modesty
- unpretentiousness
- bashfulness
- timidity
- shyness
Strong:
- diffidence
- diffidence
- submissiveness
- passiveness
- self-doubt
- demureness
- passivity
- demureness
- lowliness
- lowliness
- meekness
- submissiveness
- passivity
- meekness
- passiveness
- self-doubt
Weak:
haughtiness Meaning
haughtiness (n)
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
haughtiness (n.)
The quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance.
haughtiness Sentence Examples
- The executive's haughtiness alienated his subordinates, creating a tense and unpleasant work environment.
- She possessed an unyielding haughtiness that made her difficult to approach or befriend.
- The politician's haughtiness prevented him from connecting with the electorate, leading to a resounding defeat.
- The wealthy woman's haughtiness seeped into every interaction, making others feel inferior and unworthy.
- The professor's haughtiness towards his students stifled their participation and made learning an unpleasant experience.
- The haughty doctor dismissed his patient's concerns, resulting in a delayed diagnosis and unnecessary suffering.
- The novelist's haughtiness towards critics blinded him to valuable feedback that could have improved his writing.
- The actor's haughtiness alienated his fellow cast members, making the production a stressful and unpleasant experience.
- The sales manager's haughtiness towards potential customers created a hostile atmosphere and lost the company valuable business.
- The king's haughtiness alienated his subjects, leading to a growing discontent and eventual rebellion.
FAQs About the word haughtiness
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiorsThe quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance.
arrogance, superiority, imperiousness, pretension, self-importance, peremptoriness, hauteur, masterfulness, pretense, presumptuousness
bashfulness, shyness,humility, unpretentiousness, timidity, modesty, humility, modesty, unpretentiousness, bashfulness
The executive's haughtiness alienated his subordinates, creating a tense and unpleasant work environment.
She possessed an unyielding haughtiness that made her difficult to approach or befriend.
The politician's haughtiness prevented him from connecting with the electorate, leading to a resounding defeat.
The wealthy woman's haughtiness seeped into every interaction, making others feel inferior and unworthy.
