noun
- the quality of being arrogant, snobbish, or acting superior to others
Usage: informal
Examples
- Her uppishness made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.
- The waiter’s uppishness toward the customers was completely inappropriate.
- Despite his wealth, he showed no signs of uppishness or condescension.
- The team captain’s uppishness alienated many of his teammates.
- She was criticized for her uppishness after receiving the promotion.
- His uppishness was evident in the way he spoke down to his colleagues.