haughtiness

[ haw-tee-nis ]

noun

1. scornful pride, snobbishness, or arrogance:

   I was accused of having an air of superiority, of haughtiness, of indifference or condescension to others.

Other Words From

• o·ver·haugh·ti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of haughtiness¹

haughty ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Consider the haughtiness of her unforgettable dowager in “Gosford Park” set against the character’s dire financial straits.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a playfulness and affability that was lacking this year, and was instead replaced by tension, haughtiness, indifference and downright rudeness — a sentiment that I heard from multiple camp mates, both old and new.

From Los Angeles Times

He also said that Ms. Young’s lack of response to some emails from the defense “suggests a degree of haughtiness.”

From New York Times

Macron has crystallised anger with a series of faux pas and cutting remarks over the past six years that have left a lasting impression of haughtiness among the general public.

From Reuters

Servants dance attendance on this obstreperous youngster, whose haughtiness is no doubt inflamed by her cold, aristocratic mother and distracted military captain father.

From Los Angeles Times