Haughtiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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haughtiest

 

[ ˈhɔːtiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Haughtiest is the superlative form of haughty, which describes someone who displays an arrogant or condescending attitude towards others. It implies an extreme level of pride and a belief in one's superiority that can be both unappealing and isolating. People who are haughtiest tend to look down on others and often consider themselves better than their peers. This characteristic can lead to social difficulties and alienation from those who are perceived as inferior.

Synonyms

arrogant, condescending, proud, snobbish, supercilious

Examples of usage

  • She was the haughtiest student in our class.
  • His haughtiest remarks alienated his colleagues.
  • The haughtiest nobles seldom interacted with commoners.

Translations

Translations of the word "haughtiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 o mais arrogante

🇮🇳 सबसे अभिमानी

🇩🇪 der stolzeste

🇮🇩 yang paling angkuh

🇺🇦 найгордовитіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej wyniosły

🇯🇵 最も傲慢な

🇫🇷 le plus hautain

🇪🇸 el más arrogante

🇹🇷 en gururlu

🇰🇷 가장 거만한

🇸🇦 الأكثر تكبرًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce arogantní

🇸🇰 najviac arogantný

🇨🇳 最傲慢的

🇸🇮 najbolj ošaben

🇮🇸 hæðst

🇰🇿 ең кеуделі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ამაყი

🇦🇿 ən qürurlu

🇲🇽 el más arrogante

Word origin

The word 'haughty' originated from the Middle English term 'haut', which means high or towering. This term is derived from the Old French word 'haut', itself coming from the Latin 'altus', meaning high. Over the centuries, 'haughty' evolved to describe a sense of pride that is often accompanied by disdain for others. The superlative form 'haughtiest' reinforces this meaning, indicating the highest degree of arrogance. This evolution reflects cultural attitudes toward class and social hierarchy, where behaviors associated with being 'haughty' were often linked to nobility and those in power. Today, the term is commonly used in various contexts, especially in literature and social discourse, to critique attitudes of superiority and elitism.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,960, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.