bossiness

noun

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as in arrogance

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  1. arrogance
  2. dominance
  3. condescension
  4. hauteur
  5. disdain
  6. pomposity
Noun
  • The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.
    — Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension.
    — Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Most importantly, avoid condescension at all costs.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of condescension
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  • Fortunately, Ruth has an elegant hauteur to call on in these situations.
    — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
  • They are written with a thuggish hauteur, as if Pacino’s Tony ‘Scarface’ Montana had been transplanted to the world of music promotion – all machismo and ultimatums.
    — Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of hauteur
Noun
  • Both children hold disdain for their parents' criminal activity, but team up to delve into their world when their brothers encounter one another, leaving those around them with more questions than answers.
    — Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dropkick Murphys, who have been vocal about their disdain for President Donald Trump, also called out another fan sporting a MAGA hat at a show in Clearwater, Florida on March 8, according to a fan video shared by the band.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of disdain
Noun
  • His boisterous persona was more comical than confrontational, a hot-air balloon of strutting pomposity punctured by his family.
    — Jim McKairnes, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Lacking the pop cultural connection of Vox Lux, The Brutalist’s pomposity becomes unrelatable, if not repugnant.
    — Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of pomposity
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