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uppity

/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/

Traduzioni

uppityadjective

more uppity

Comp.

most uppity

Super.

/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/

présomptueuxPéjoratif ; s’emploie pour une personne qui se croit supérieure ou qui outrepasse sa condition.

The new manager was seen as uppity by the staff because of her dismissive attitude towards their suggestions.

La nouvelle directrice a été jugée présomptueuse par le personnel à cause de son attitude méprisante envers leurs suggestions.

Traduzioni aggiuntive

arrogantRegistre courant ; rend bien l’idée d’une attitude condescendante ou supérieure.

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Definizioni

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.