imperiousness

Example Sentences

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Its thrusting imperiousness isn’t confidence but an admission of defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

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

She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady