haughtiness

Definitions

The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

A display of excessive pride or self-importance.

Examples

Her haughtiness made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

He spoke with a sense of haughtiness that alienated his colleagues during the meeting.

Despite his wealth, he lacked the haughtiness often associated with the elite.

Synonyms

arrogance conceit pride superciliousness vanity snobbery huffiness

Antonyms

humility modesty humbleness meekness diffidence unpretentiousness servility