HUFFINESS Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words

huffiness

noun

Definition of huffiness

as in arrogance

an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the huffiness in his voice put off his coworkers

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as in irritability

readiness to show annoyance or impatience there's no point in telling her what you think unless you want to put up with her huffiness

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Noun

But while that might suggest arrogance, Dawson’s answer to another question reflects humility.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Aemond, too, for that matter, while Daemon’s arrogance continues to get Team Black into all sorts of predicaments.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Across a few overs, Cox was guilty of trying to steer a fifth stump line into the leg side, drawn in by the vacant space, but also his own apparent superiority over the bowler.

— Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Unlike his predecessors, Fedorov publicly laid out a strategy to defeat Russia through attrition and technological superiority.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

The regime’s final refuge now lies in the self-deception of fearful nations that still believe accommodating aggression can secure a durable peace.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Lastly, Harford County Animal Control urges residents to notify them at 410-638-3505 if anyone observes a stray animal showing signs of excessive affection, aggression, lethargy, or disorientation.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns fan base weren’t shy about showing their disdain for each other Saturday, even as the quarterback is locked in a competition with Shedeur Sanders for the starting job.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Tech will also have to face a growing disdain among young people toward anything AI-coded.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disdain

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