imperiousness

Example Sentences

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Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Menzies, who plays him minus the historical Stanton’s impressive whiskers, the better to appear a 21st-century screen hero, catches his well-documented resolve, seriousness, impatience and impassive imperiousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

But then the starter would set the field off, War Admiral would drop down and skim over the track, and everyone would forgive him for his imperiousness.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand