Definition

The condition of being arrogant or self-important, often showing a sense of superiority over others.

Example

His uppishness made it difficult for him to make friends at work.

Conversation

Have you noticed her uppishness lately?

Yeah, it seems like she's acting a bit high and mighty.

I wonder if something happened to make her feel that way.

Maybe she just got a promotion or something like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uppishness → It is formed from "uppish" (an adjective meaning arrogant or presumptuous, derived from the word "up" with the suffix "-ish" indicating a quality) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "uppishness" refers to the state or quality of being arrogant or presumptuous.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is acting 'up' or arrogant ('uppish') and the '-ness' that indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'uppishness' means the state of being arrogant.

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