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haughty

1 of 1adjective
/ˈhɔti/
Forms:haughtier,haughtiest
1

acting proud and looking down on others

  • Even though he was new to the job, he behaved in a haughty manner, as if he knew better than everyone else.
  • She looked down on them with a haughty expression, making them feel out of place.
  • The team captain's haughty attitude made it challenging for the younger players to voice their opinions.