haughtiness

/ˈhɔːtinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɔːtinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /|ēnə̇s How to pronounce haughtiness (audio) |in-/ (ame, mw)

haughtiness — noun

1. a cold, unfriendly manner that reveals a proud belief that one stands above ever

1.名詞C2
釋義

a cold, unfriendly manner that reveals a proud belief that one stands above everyone else.

例句

Naoko answered the volunteer's question with such haughtiness that the volunteer stepped back.

with + haughtiness

There was a note of haughtiness in Sven's voice when the junior staff disagreed.

a note of haughtiness in someone's voice

同義詞
  • arrogance

    broader and more common; haughtiness stresses colder social distance

  • superiority

    can name the feeling itself; haughtiness is how that feeling shows outwardly

  • snobbery

    more specifically tied to social class, taste, or status markers

  • condescension

    often sounds more performative or falsely helpful, not simply cold

反義詞
  • humility

    a willingness not to place oneself above others

  • warmth

    friendly openness that makes other people feel welcome

文法句型

with + haughtiness

show + haughtiness

a tone of haughtiness

用法筆記

Usually points to a visible tone, look, or manner rather than a private feeling. Common around phrases such as in her voice, in his smile, and with haughtiness.

常見錯誤

❌Her haughtiness about winning the race impressed everyone.
✅Her pride in winning the race impressed everyone.
💡haughtiness is negative and suggests looking down on other people, not healthy satisfaction in success.