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单词 uppity
释义
uppity
adjective
informaldisapproving
uk
/ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/us
/ˈʌp.ə.t̬i/
An uppitypersonbehavesin anunpleasantway because theythinkthat they are moreimportantthan they really are:
傲慢的，自大的
Hegot/becamevery uppity when hisfashiondesignswerecriticized.他的时装设计遭到了批评，但他根本就不屑一顾。
Synonyms
overweeningformaldisapproving
proud(FEELING IMPORTANT)disapproving
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing arrogance and conceit
  • (as) proud as Luciferidiom
  • airs and gracesidiom
  • arrogant
  • arrogantly
  • as ifyouowned the placeidiom
  • dog
  • egocentric
  • egocentrically
  • egoistic
  • egomaniacal
  • overweening
  • overweeningly
  • patronize
  • patronizing
  • pomposity
  • swollen-headed
  • talk down tosomeone
  • think the (whole) world revolves aroundyouidiom
  • throwyourweight aroundidiom
  • tin god
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(Definition ofuppityfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

uppity| American Dictionary

uppity
adjective
disapproving
us
/ˈʌp·ɪ·t̬i/
actingin a way that is tooconfidentfor someone inyoursocialclassor foryouryoungage:
I was just an uppitykid.
(Definition ofuppityfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofuppity

uppity
I sometimes believe that the imperfections of our constitution are rather an advantage than otherwise, because they prevent us from becoming toouppity.
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He took a very "uppity" hand by saying we had nothing to suggest.
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At the moment some of the representatives are getting a littleuppity.
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They embarked on a similar process of dialogue, and they might need to be reminded about that if they get toouppityon the issue.
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No one has a more gloriouslyuppitycharm; no voice can simultaneously so rasp and thrill; no one ever made standoffishness more come-hitherable.
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