Belittling and Haughty

Belittling

Belittling adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Haughty and belittling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Haughty" instead an adjective "Belittling".

Nearby Words: belittle, belittled

Haughty

Haughty adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Belittling and haughty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belittling" instead an adjective "Haughty".

Nearby Words: haughtiness, haughtily

Both words in one sentence

  • Misty of early episodes of Pokémon was often haughty, belittling and temperamental to Ash.
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