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Definition of “superciliousness”

superciliousness (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəsnɪs) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (pejorative) arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference

supercilious (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəs Pronunciation for supercilious

Definitions

adjective

  1. displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference

Derived Forms

ˌsuperˈciliously adverb
ˌsuperˈciliousness noun

Word Origin

C16: from Latin superciliōsus, from supercilium eyebrow; see superciliary

Example Sentences Including 'superciliousness'

Yet Belloc's opposition to female suffrage went far deeper than any mistrust of superciliousness and elitism in public affairs.
Joseph Pearce OLD THUNDER: A Life of Hilaire Belloc (2002)

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