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contemptuousness vs haughtiness

haughtiness vs contemptuousness

contemptuousness and haughtiness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemptuousness Yes No No No
haughtiness Yes No No No
As nouns, haughtiness is a hypernym of contemptuousness; that is, haughtiness is a word with a broader meaning than contemptuousness:
  • contemptuousness: the manifestation of scorn and contempt
  • haughtiness: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Other hypernyms of contemptuousness include arrogance, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness.
contemptuousness (noun) haughtiness (noun)
the manifestation of scorn and contempt overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Difference between contemptuousness and haughtiness

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