Überheblichkeit
arrogance, haughtiness, conceit
noun UE-ber-hayp-likh-kite Rare
Usage Note
Überheblichkeit describes an attitude of superiority and disdain for others. It is stronger than Arroganz in colloquial use and implies an unjustified self-elevation. Überheblich auftreten (to act arrogantly).
Examples
"Die Überheblichkeit des neuen Chefs war von Anfang an ein Problem."
Natural Translation
The arrogance of the new boss was a problem from the start.
Literal Translation
The arrogance of-the new boss was from start on a problem.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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