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Definition of uppitiness

uppitiness

/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti.nəs/
up · pi · ti · ness
Adjective:uppity
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uppitiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being self-important, arrogant, or presumptuous toward authority or social convention.

Example

"The manager mistook the new intern's quiet confidence for uppitiness during the morning briefing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like its root adjective 'uppity', 'uppitiness' carries strong historical associations in the United States, where it was often used disparagingly toward Black people or members of marginalized groups perceived as not deferring to social hierarchies; it should therefore be used with sensitivity.

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• Nearby Words

upperclassman
uppercut
uppermost
uppitiness
uppity
uppsala
upright

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