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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
the haughty waiter smirked when I remarked that it was odd that a French restaurant didn't even have french fries on the menu
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the student reporter received a haughty letter in reply to his request for an interview with the governor
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Recent Examples of haughty
The film centers on a colony of ants — no better model for we, the lowly workers — who must toil to yield a yearly sacrifice of grain to the haughty grasshoppers in order to be left alone.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for his suave leading roles, Jourdan depicts vampirism as a mark of haughty aristocracy rather than an outright curse.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet Ellen is initially dismissed as hysterical by the stuffy men around her, including her well-meaning husband and his nobleman pal Friedrich Harding (a haughty Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit goes well beyond the traditional signposts by adopting a quasi-Ealing feel to its superficially cozy country setting, and by showcasing the comically haughty side of the British aristocracy.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for his suave leading roles, Jourdan depicts vampirism as a mark of haughty aristocracy rather than an outright curse.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet Ellen is initially dismissed as hysterical by the stuffy men around her, including her well-meaning husband and his nobleman pal Friedrich Harding (a haughty Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Yet, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit goes well beyond the traditional signposts by adopting a quasi-Ealing feel to its superficially cozy country setting, and by showcasing the comically haughty side of the British aristocracy.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haughty
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According to Packer, several surefire ways to ensure success start here: Be arrogant!—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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In 1254, King Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile were married at a very young age, and although Edward had a reputation for being arrogant and quarrelsome, the pair eventually fell deeply in love.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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As proud Illinoisans, we were honored to showcase to our Washington colleagues what Midwest sensibility can achieve, and our visits to Project HOOD and Pacific Garden served as a reminder to us all how our civic duty affects real individuals and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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His proud display of his mug shot is just the latest example of his disregard for political norms.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now, the norms for AI will emerge in a political and cultural environment that's hostile to regulation and disdainful of limits.—
Scott Rosenberg,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Solano’s sentiment was shared Monday morning by other industry leaders and by former diplomatic officials who saw the cavalier way in which Colombia’s economic lifeline was being discussed — and potentially ruined — on social media as highly irresponsible.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the Duttons are just barely scraping by, the smug evil-doer is enjoying a warm bath in his mansion.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most of your editorials, John Brummett, Rex Nelson, and John Deering, are blatant Trump haters, and their smug, condescending echo-chamber mindsets are constantly denigrating, mocking, and disrespecting at least 64 percent of your potential readers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The two-time All-Star selection was initially prideful to be selected as a member of Canada's official roster in December after almost retiring only two seasons ago.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is a prideful team that knows it was dealt a bad hand this year.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Haughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haughty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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