haughtiness

nounfeminineformal/ɐɫtiˈvɛʃ/low

al·ti·vez

Definition

The quality of being haughty; proud and disdainful behavior.

Her haughtiness prevented her from asking for help.

The king spoke with a haughtiness that commanded respect.

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Common collocations

air of haughtinesswith haughtinessnatural haughtiness

Do latim 'altivus' (elevado, soberbo), através do adjetivo 'altivo'.