Synonyms: disdainful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering, overbearing, prideful, lordly, imperious, haughty
Definition: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Usage: some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines; haughty aristocrats; his lordly manners were offensive; walked with a prideful swagger; very sniffy about breaches of etiquette; his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air; a more swaggering mood than usual- W.L.Shirer
Similar words: proud
Definition: feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
Usage: proud parents; proud of his accomplishments; a proud moment; proud to serve his country; a proud name; proud princes
Synonyms: disdainful, contemptuous, scornful, insulting
Definition: expressing extreme contempt
Similar words: disrespectful
Definition: exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
Usage: remarks disrespectful of the law; disrespectful in the presence of his parents; disrespectful toward his teacher