disdainfulness

noun

Definition of disdainfulnessnext
as in arrogance

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  1. arrogance
  2. self-assertion
  3. hubris
  4. presumption
Noun
  • Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • This self-assertion can also subtly influence how your manager perceives you.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The full moon in your sign on Oct. 17 brings the focus back to your independence and personal goals, signaling a moment of release and self-assertion.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-assertion
Noun
  • All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This put a bright spotlight on the hypocrisy and hubris that have often characterized the aspects of American foreign policy that exist outside the rules, which fuel the narratives of autocrats and populists alike.
    Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubris
Noun
  • At startups, the independent appraiser presumption is typically preferred since the illiquid startup presumption is time-consuming and challenging to perform and the binding formula presumption puts significant limitations on your ability to raise funds.
    Tomas Milar, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of presumption
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