imperiousness
Example Sentences
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Despite his imperiousness, at his best Wittgenstein was more concerned with the integrity of the intellectual quest than the glory of philosophical conquest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
But the imperiousness of the Times in their quest to expose him is still galling.
From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024
The third title he has overseen from start to finish had elements of imperiousness, but not many.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
Maybe you want to show off a voice, as Nicks did, that still sounds great at age 74 — low and smoky, with an imperiousness that can suddenly melt away to reveal pure need.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2023
She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
