as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
huffish wealthy people who expected to receive top priority in the ship's dining room
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Adjective
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He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026 -
In the early years of his fame as a writer, Rushdie had something of a reputation for being prickly and arrogant, but Gibney’s portrait reveals a man mellowed by time and experience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Benefits of a Bread Oven The top benefit of a dedicated bread oven is superior bread.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Southern Living editors recommend unique products at Trader Joe's, such as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, known for their superior taste and balance.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nikola Jokic was cavalier with the ball, and the Cavaliers took advantage.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stop this cavalier approach to our safety now.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Huffish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffish. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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