disdainfulness

noun

Definition of disdainfulnessnext
as in arrogance

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  1. arrogance
  2. self-assertion
  3. hubris
  4. presumption
Noun
  • This can help alleviate concerns about potential arrogance or difficulty in adjusting to team dynamics. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • She's paired up with Xeni (voiced by Richard Ayoade), a daydream director looking to move up into the big leagues of nighttime dreams but has a lot of artistic arrogance.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • This self-assertion can also subtly influence how your manager perceives you.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The full moon in your sign on Oct. 17 brings the focus back to your independence and personal goals, signaling a moment of release and self-assertion.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-assertion
Noun
  • But can Microsoft really avoid the hubris that set it so far back before?
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Its title became virtually synonymous with Tinseltown excess and hubris.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of hubris
Noun
  • Always Presume Best Intent The presumption of best intent is our No. 1 value.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • While Wrapped typically releases around late November to early December, many are under the unfounded presumption that the app only tracks listening habits between Jan. 1 to Oct. 31.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of presumption
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“Disdainfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disdainfulness. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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