Haughty

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔti/

Definitions of haughty

adjective having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Example Sentences

A1 She was a haughty princess who always acted like she was better than everyone else.

A2 The haughty customer refused to speak to the server and demanded to see the manager.

B1 His haughty attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to work together effectively.

B2 The CEO's haughty demeanor alienated many of the employees, leading to a high turnover rate.

C1 Despite his haughty facade, he was actually quite insecure and sought validation from others.

C2 The haughty aristocrat looked down on anyone who was not of noble birth, considering them beneath his notice.

Examples of haughty in a Sentence

formal The princess had a haughty demeanor as she walked through the castle.

informal She always acts so haughty around others, like she's better than everyone else.

slang Don't be so haughty, no one likes a stuck-up attitude.

figurative His haughty attitude was like a barrier that kept others at a distance.

Grammatical Forms of haughty

• past tense: haughtied
• plural: haughties
• comparative: more haughty
• superlative: most haughty
• present tense: haughties
• future tense: will be haughty
• perfect tense: has been haughty
• continuous tense: is being haughty
• singular: haughty
• positive degree: haughty
• infinitive: to be haughty
• gerund: haughtying
• participle: haughtied

Origin and Evolution of haughty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'haughty' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'hault', meaning high or lofty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'haughty' has evolved to connote a sense of arrogance or disdainful pride, shifting from its original meaning of being physically high or lofty.