haughty

Example Sentences

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In the criminally short-lived series, Van Der Beek played a version of himself that was far more asinine and haughty than the actor was known to be in real life.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Her one condition, delivered in the haughty tone of an offended aristocrat, was that they sign a note guaranteeing repayment for the damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

That naturally leaves room for everyday people to feel as if research is a haughty, fringe, and costly enterprise whose benefits they’re thoroughly excluded from.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2025

Marie-France has always denied this and, at the stand, came across as haughty and frequently defiant in the face of the accusations levelled at her.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

There was also a haughty black cat, who sat on walls and tree stumps and watched her but slipped away if ever she went over to try to play with it.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman