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Definition of haughtiness

haughtiness

/ˈhɔː.ti.nəs/
haugh · ti · ness
Adverb:haughtily
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Adjective:haughty
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haughtiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or attitude of being arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others.

Example

"The diplomat's cold haughtiness alienated several key allies during the peace negotiations."

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• Rhymes for haughtiness

• Nearby Words

hatted
hatter
haughtily
haughtiness
haughty
haul
haulage

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'haughty', which comes from Middle English 'haute' and Old French 'haut' (meaning 'high'), ultimately from Latin 'altus'. The modern spelling with 'gh' emerged in the 16th century by analogy with native English words like 'high' and 'naught'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haughtiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haughtiness
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