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superciliousness

/ˌsuː.pəˌsɪl.i.əs.nəs/

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noun

/ˌsuː.pəˌsɪl.i.əs.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или черту поведения, при котором человек ведёт себя так, будто он превосходит других, часто проявляющееся в снисходительном или покровительственном отношении.

A noun referring to the quality or trait of behaving as if one is superior to others, often shown through a condescending or patronizing attitude.

uncountable

  1. Arrogant superiorityC1formal

    The quality of behaving as if you are better or more important than others, often shown by a condescending attitude.

    ruВысокомерие

    • His superciliousness made him unpopular among his colleagues.
    • She spoke with such superciliousness that everyone felt belittled.
    • The manager's superciliousness alienated the entire team.

    Synonymsarroganceconceitcondescensiondisdainhaughtinesspompositysnobberysuperiority

    Antonymshumilitymeeknessmodesty

Forms
  • superciliousnesses plural form
  • superciliousnesses' possessive plural form
  • superciliousness's possessive singular form
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