haughtiness

Meanings

• noun

  A quality of being arrogant and contemptuous, often towards those perceived as inferior.

  - "Her haughtiness made it difficult for her to make friends."
  - "The king's haughtiness prevented him from understanding the common people's needs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haughtiness
proudness , loudness , droughtiness

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Variants

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haughtier , haughtiest , haughtily , haughtiness , haughtinesses , haughty

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Etymology

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From Middle English haut, proud, haughty, from Old French haut, high, proud.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'haughtiness' contains the letters 'aught' and 'ness', which can be found in other words like 'ought' and 'nearness'.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'King Lear', the character Lear displays haughtiness when he refuses to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on their love for him.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrogance: A close related concept to haughtiness, characterized by an excessively high opinion of oneself and a lack of consideration for others.

2. Contempt: A feeling of disdain or disrespect towards someone or something, often expressed through haughtiness.

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Culture

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Haughtiness is a common trait in various literary and historical figures, such as the wicked stepmother in Cinderella or the arrogant king Lear. It is often portrayed as a negative character trait, leading to isolation and conflict.

How to Memorize "haughtiness"

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   - Imagine someone with a smug expression, looking down on others with disdain. Visualize their body language and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word haughtiness with words like arrogance, pride, and disdain. Remember that it is a negative trait that can lead to conflict and isolation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: H - Haughty, A - Arrogant, U - Unapproachable, T - Tactless, I - Insulting, N - Nasty, E - Elitist, S - Superior, S - Self-centered.

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