This card defines "haughtiness" as pride or arrogance, using Mr. Darcy's attitude as an example of someone feeling superior.
La "haughtiness" (arrogance, fierté démesurée) est la tendance à se croire supérieur aux autres, comme dans l'exemple de Mr. Darcy.
| Word | haughtiness |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | pride; arrogance. |
| Sentence | When she realized that Darcy believed himself too good to dance with his inferiors, Elizabeth took great offense at his haughtiness. |
Tags: psat
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