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Synonyms & Similar Words
arrogance
pride
hauteur
conceit
self-importance
egotism
pomposity
pretentiousness
snobbery
superiority
disdain
contempt
scorn
loftiness
high-handedness
imperiousness
lordliness
magnanimity
condescension
patronage
superciliousness
smugness
complacency
vainglory
boastfulness
swagger
bluster
bombast
grandiosity
inflatedness
self-aggrandizement
narcissism
megalomania
insolence
impertinence
audacity
temerity
effrontery
Meaning of Haughtiness
The quality of being haughty, having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for others
Definitions
- The quality of being haughty, having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for others
- * An attitude of superiority, often accompanied by a lack of humility or modesty
Etymology of Haughtiness
The word "haughtiness" originates from the Old French word "haught", meaning "high" or "lofty", and the suffix "-iness", which forms a noun indicating a quality or state
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "loftiness" or "height", and later developing the connotation of "pride" or "arrogance"
Example Uses
- Her haughtiness made it difficult for her to connect with her colleagues
- * The celebrity's haughtiness was evident in the way she treated her fans
- * The professor's haughtiness made him unpopular among his students
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
humility
modesty
meekness
humility
unpretentiousness
simplicity
unassumingness
diffidence
timidity
bashfulness
shyness
reserve
restraint
gentleness
kindness
courtesy
politeness
affability
amiability
cordiality
warmth
approachability