noun
- the quality or state of being arrogant, presumptuous, or acting above one’s station
Usage: informal
Examples
- His uppitiness made him unpopular with his coworkers.
- She couldn’t stand the uppitiness of the new manager.
- The waiter’s uppitiness toward the customers was inappropriate.
- Their uppitiness was evident in how they spoke to everyone.
- The coach warned the players about showing uppitiness toward referees.
- Her uppitiness disappeared when she realized her mistake.