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supercilousness

 

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Superciliousness

Definition:

Superciliousness is the quality of displaying haughty and arrogant behavior, typically characterized by excessive pride or contemptuous disregard for others.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. His superciliousness was evident in the way he looked down upon his coworkers.
  2. The princess's superciliousness made her unpopular among the commoners.

Adjective:

  1. I found his superciliousness attitude towards me quite off-putting.
  2. The superciliousness tone in her voice conveyed her disdain for any opposing views.

Adverb:

  1. She spoke superciliously, dismissing their concerns without a second thought.
  2. He acted superciliously towards the waiter, treating him as though he were a servant.

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