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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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To possess but one of each makes 'em puffed up an' pride-blown, an' engenders a mootual uppishness which before all is over is shore to man'fest itse'f in war.

From Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories by Dunton, W. Herbert

She felt, with a sense of triumph, that she had given Justine a pretty strong hint against "uppishness."

From The Treasure by Norris, Kathleen Thompson

"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

And the uppishness, I am afraid, is a national fault, Sir; you know our state motto is 'Excelsior.'

From Queechy, Volume II by Warner, Susan

You'll control this uppishness that's growing on you.

From Hobson's Choice by Brighouse, Harold