Haughtiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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haughtiness
[ ˈhɔːtɪnɪs ]
in social situations
Haughtiness is the quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful. It is the attitude of looking down on others with a sense of superiority.
Synonyms
arrogance, conceit, pride, snobbery
Examples of usage
- She displayed haughtiness by refusing to speak to anyone she considered beneath her.
- His haughtiness was evident in the way he ignored the opinions of his colleagues.
- The haughtiness of the royal family often alienates the common people.
Translations
Translations of the word "haughtiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrogância
🇮🇳 अहंकार
🇩🇪 Überheblichkeit
🇮🇩 kesombongan
🇺🇦 гордість
🇵🇱 arogancja
🇯🇵 高慢
🇫🇷 arrogance
🇪🇸 arrogancia
🇹🇷 kibir
🇰🇷 거만
🇸🇦 تعالي
🇨🇿 pýcha
🇸🇰 pýcha
🇨🇳 傲慢
🇸🇮 prevzetnost
🇮🇸 dramb
🇰🇿 тәкаппарлық
🇬🇪 ქედმაღლობა
🇦🇿 təkəbbür
🇲🇽 arrogancia
Word origin
The word 'haughtiness' originated from the Middle English word 'haughte', meaning 'high in one's own estimation'. Over time, it evolved to represent an attitude of arrogance and superiority. The concept of haughtiness has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, often associated with nobility and social hierarchy.