as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
the imperiousness of that fashion designer irritates everyone around her
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Recent Examples of imperiousness
Love this imperiousness aimed at doctors from a hospital bed.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiousness
Noun
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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More Crucial Nvidia’s superiority is most evident in training.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The aircraft has played an important role in strengthening Israel’s aerial superiority and long-range strike capacity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Imperiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiousness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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