Superciliousness
Superciliousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: can't bear the superciliousness of her cousin, who lives in New York City and thinks everybody in Tennessee is a hick
Self-assertion and superciliousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-assertion" instead a noun "Superciliousness".
Nearby Word: supercilious
Self-assertion
Self-assertion noun - The act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Self-assertion
Superciliousness and self-assertion are semantically related. You can use "Superciliousness" instead a noun phrase "Self-assertion".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conceit and superciliousness
- conceit and self-assertion
- loftiness and superciliousness
- loftiness and self-assertion
- pride and superciliousness
- pride and self-assertion
- pretension and superciliousness
- pretension and self-assertion
- superiority and superciliousness
- superiority and self-assertion
- egotism and superciliousness
- egotism and self-assertion
- arrogance and superciliousness
- arrogance and self-assertion
Cite this Source
Self-assertion and Superciliousness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/superciliousness/self-assertion
Superciliousness & Self-assertion. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/superciliousness/self-assertion>.
Self-assertion or Superciliousness. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/superciliousness/self-assertion.
