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haughtiness

nounfeminineformaluncommon/ɐɫtiˈvɛʃ/al·ti·vez

Definition

1

The quality of being haughty; proud and disdainful behavior.

Usage examples

“Her haughtiness prevented her from asking for help.”
“The king spoke with a haughtiness that commanded respect.”

Common combinations

air of haughtinesswith haughtinessnatural haughtiness