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uppityness

/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti.nəs/

翻译: 指自以为是、傲慢或放肆的态度或行为,尤指被认为逾越自身社会地位而表现出的嚣张跋扈。

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noun

/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti.nəs/C2formal
  • zh指自以为是、傲慢或放肆的态度或行为,尤指被认为逾越自身社会地位而表现出的嚣张跋扈。

A noun describing the quality or state of behaving in a way that is considered presumptuous or arrogant, especially in a manner perceived as exceeding one's social position.

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  1. Assumption of airs beyond one's stationC1informalamerican

    Behavior that suggests one considers oneself superior or more important than one's social position warrants.

    zh狂妄自大

    • His uppityness at the family gathering annoyed everyone.
    • She was criticized for her uppityness in the office.
    • The manager disliked any hint of uppityness from the junior staff.

    同义词arrogancecondescensionhaughtinesspresumptuousnesspretentiousnesssnobberyuppishness

    反义词humilitymeeknessmodesty