Associations to the word «Haughtiness»

Wiktionary

HAUGHTINESS, noun. The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

Dictionary definition

HAUGHTINESS, noun. Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.

Wise words

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