supercilious

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich so verhält, als sei sie besser oder wichtiger als andere, oft auf herablassende oder hochmütige Weise.

Describes a person who behaves as if they are better or more important than others, often in a condescending or arrogant manner.

1. Arrogant or condescendingC1formal

   Behaving as if one is superior to others; showing contempt or disdain.

   Hochmütig

   • His supercilious attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
   • She gave a supercilious smile when he made a mistake.
   • The waiter was supercilious towards the customers he deemed less important.

   Synonymearrogantcondescendingcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpatronizingpompoussnobbishsuperior

   Antonymehumblemeekmodestrespectfulunassuming