haughty

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Her one condition, delivered in the haughty tone of an offended aristocrat, was that they sign a note guaranteeing repayment for the damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

In Ava Pickett's fresh adaptation, being staged at London's Rose Theatre, Emma Woodhouse still has all the trademark traits of our beloved original heroine – she's clever, quick-witted, meddling, haughty and occasionally cruel.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

British comedian Lenny Henry starred in the show’s three seasons as Gareth Blackstock, the haughty chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant in the English countryside.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

What’s even worse is that those who asked picture-takers to simply refrain from snapping photos were met with haughty disregard.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2025

‘Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. ’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes