uppityness (Meaning)

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uppityness (n)

assumption of airs beyond one's station

The manager's uppityness alienated the employees and created a hostile work environment.
Some people find her uppityness charming, but others find it off-putting.
I've never met anyone as uppity as her; she acts like she's better than everyone else.
The uppityness of the upper-class elite can be incredibly condescending.
Her uppityness got her into trouble with the authorities.
I hate dealing with uppity people; they're always trying to act superior.
The uppityness of the new receptionist turned off customers.
He has such an uppityness about him; it's like he thinks he's the only intelligent person in the room.
I don't appreciate the uppityness of this new employee; he needs to learn his place.
The uppityness of certain individuals can be a major turn-off in social situations.

assumption of airs beyond one's station

arrogant, presumptuous, hifalutin, imperious, pretentious, high-handed, haughty, pompous, cavalier, authoritarian

lowly, modest, subdued, timid, unpretentious, modest, timid,humble, subdued, humble

The manager's uppityness alienated the employees and created a hostile work environment.

Some people find her uppityness charming, but others find it off-putting.

I've never met anyone as uppity as her; she acts like she's better than everyone else.

The uppityness of the upper-class elite can be incredibly condescending.