imperiousness
Example Sentences
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Despite his imperiousness, at his best Wittgenstein was more concerned with the integrity of the intellectual quest than the glory of philosophical conquest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
But the imperiousness of the Times in their quest to expose him is still galling.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
The third title he has overseen from start to finish had elements of imperiousness, but not many.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
Menzies, who plays him minus the historical Stanton’s impressive whiskers, the better to appear a 21st-century screen hero, catches his well-documented resolve, seriousness, impatience and impassive imperiousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
But then the starter would set the field off, War Admiral would drop down and skim over the track, and everyone would forgive him for his imperiousness.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
