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uppishness

NOUN

impudence

Synonyms

STRONG

assumption assurance audaciousness audacity boldness brashness brass brazenness cheek cheekiness chutzpah cockiness crust defiance discourtesy disrespect effrontery face familiarity forwardness gall guts gutsiness hardiness impertinence incivility insolence moxie nerve overconfidence pertness presumptuousness pushiness rudeness sauciness shamelessness spunk stuff temerity

WEAK

disrespectfulness impudency nerviness sassiness

Antonyms

STRONG

care carefulness caution cowardice doubt fear humility manners meekness modesty politeness regard reserve respect shyness timidity

Example Sentences

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"Curse it all!" said Mr. Ludolph, with much irritation; "I thought there would be trouble with your uppishness."

From Barriers Burned Away by Roe, Edward Payson

The fair name and fame of Hobson have been outraged by members of Hobson's family, and uppishness has done it.

From Hobson's Choice by Brighouse, Harold

The worst faults I had in my prime were conceit and uppishness, but they only came from my ignorance.

From The Devil's Garden by Maxwell, W. B.

There's been a gradual increase of uppishness towards me.

From Hobson's Choice by Brighouse, Harold

When mere uppishness takes it the end is not changed, though it may be reached more precipitately and disastrously.

From New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index by Various