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uppity

UK
/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/

Translations

uppityadjective
more uppity
Comp.
most uppity
Super.
UK
/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/
She was acting all uppity after getting the promotion.
Она вела себя высокомерно после получения повышения.
His uppity attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Его надменное отношение сделало его непопулярным среди коллег.
Additional translations
заносчивый
дерзкий
Synonyms
arrogant
haughty
snobbish
conceited
pretentious
self-important
Antonyms
humble
modest
submissive

Definitions

uppityadjective
Behaving in an arrogant or presumptuous manner; showing a lack of respect for others by acting superior.
The new manager was seen as uppity by the staff because of her dismissive attitude towards their suggestions.
Assuming or claiming a level of equality or superiority regarded as inappropriate or presumptuous, especially in reference to one’s perceived social or economic status.
Critics in the press deemed the activist 'uppity' for demanding a seat at the negotiating table.
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