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Definition of Haughtiness
1. Noun. Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.
Generic synonyms: Pride, Superbia
Specialized synonyms: Condescension, Disdainfulness, Superciliousness, Contemptuousness, Hubris, Domineeringness, Imperiousness, Overbearingness, Superiority, Snobbery, Snobbishness, Snobbism
Derivative terms: Arrogant, Haughty, High-handed, Lordly
Definition of Haughtiness
1. n. The quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance.
Definition of Haughtiness
1. Noun. The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Haughtiness
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Medical Definition of Haughtiness
1. The quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance. It denotes the expression of conscious and proud superiority; arrogance is a disposition to claim for one's self more than is justly due, and enforce it to the utmost; disdain in the exact reverse of condescension toward inferiors, since it expresses and desires others to feel how far below ourselves we consider them. A person is haughty in disposition and demeanor; arrogant in his claims of homage and deference; disdainful even in accepting the deference which his haughtiness leads him arrogantly to exact. Synonym: arrogance, disdain, contemptuousness, superciliousness, loftiness. Origin: For hauteinness. See Haughty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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