haughty

Example Sentences

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Ruth would be an archetypal “cool” grandma were it not for her haughty bite and startling directness.

From New York Times

One ad toggles between images of white children — victims of brutal crimes — and the face of Ms. Beasley, her expression haughty or bemused.

From New York Times

Yes, Friedman was “haughty” and defensive, but the reporters on the scene failed Dodger fans, as well, by not asking these pressing, pertinent questions.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of sounding introspective, he came across as haughty and condescending.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a droll player of haughty villains, men who looked as if they were constantly detecting faraway stinks in the air.

From New York Times