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Contemptuousness

Disposition to or manifestion of contempt; insolence; haughtiness.

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Arrogance 76% connected

The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, d…

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Haughtiness 76% connected

The quality of being haughty; disdain; arrogance.

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Hauteur 76% connected

Haughty manner or spirit; haughtiness; pride; arrogance.

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Lordliness 76% connected

The state or quality of being lordly.

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Contemptuous 74% connected

Manifesting or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; haughty; insolent; disdainful.

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Contemptuous 74% connected

Manifesting or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; haughty; insolent; disdainful.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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