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uppityness

 

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Noun uppityness has 1 sense
  1. uppityness, uppishness - assumption of airs beyond one's station
    --1 is a kind of presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery, assumption

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Uppityness

Definition:

The noun "uppityness" refers to the quality or state of being presumptuously self-assertive, arrogant, or haughty, especially towards those perceived as being of lower status.

Senses:

Sense 1: Arrogance or haughtiness.

Example sentence: Her condescending behavior and uppityness made it difficult for her colleagues to work harmoniously with her.

Sense 2: A show of unwarranted superiority.

Example sentence: Despite coming from a wealthy family, he didn't exhibit any signs of uppityness and treated everyone with respect.

Usages:

Usage 1: The term is commonly used to describe someone who acts snobbishly or is overly conceited.

Example sentence: John's uppityness at the country club earned him a reputation as an arrogant socialite.

Usage 2: Often used sarcastically to mock someone who is behaving in an overly self-important manner.

Example sentence: Oh, excuse me, your uppityness, for daring to question your impeccable judgment.

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