As an adjective haughty
is conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
As a noun humility is
the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
haughty
English
Adjective
(er)
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
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Synonyms
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Usage notes
Possibly due to the similar sounding (and utterly different in meaning) hottie'', ''haughty has become rare in some parts of North America.
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humility
Noun
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
Usage notes
* Commonly used to mean “modesty, lack of pride” (with respect to one’s achievements), and in formal religious contexts to refer to a transcendent egolessness.
Synonyms
* egolessness, humilitude, meekness, modesty, self-effacement
Antonyms
* pride
Related terms
* humble
* humiliate
* humiliation
* humus
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