haughty
Haughty is an adjective used to describe a person or their manner as arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others. It implies a sense of self-importance and a tendency to look down on people or ideas perceived as beneath the speaker. Common collocations include a haughty attitude, a haughty demeanor, a haughty reply, or a haughty gaze. The term often carries a negative or critical tone and is more biting than simply proud or confident.
Etymology and sense development: Haughty originates from Old French haut, meaning "high," and entered English via
Usage notes: Haughty is generally employed to critique someone’s manner or speech rather than to describe casual
Related terms: supercilious, disdainful, pompous, conceited, arrogant. Antonyms include humble, modest, unpretentious. In translation, equivalents include