haughty

[/ˈhɔːti/]

adjective

altivo

1. Arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride or self-importance

She gave him a haughty look and walked away without responding.

Ela lançou um olhar altivo e saiu sem responder.

2. Characterized by or proceeding from arrogance; lofty in a negative way

The haughty aristocrat refused to associate with commoners.

O aristocrata altivo recusou-se a se associar com pessoas comuns.

NYC Slang

stuck-up

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General Brazilian

altivo

Most common term used across Brazil

General Brazilian

soberbo

Alternative, slightly more formal

Portugal

altivo

Standard term in European Portuguese

Portugal

arrogante

Also commonly used in Portugal

with one's nose in the air

too big for one's britches

head held high (in a negative context)

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