imperiousness

[US]/[ɪmˈpɪərɪəsnəs]/
[UK]/[ɪmˈpɪəriəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being imperious; arrogance; overbearing behavior
adj.having or showing an imperious manner; arrogant and domineering

Phrases & Collocations

with imperiousness

displaying imperiousness

imperiousness prevailed

full of imperiousness

her imperiousness

showed imperiousness

his imperiousness

despite imperiousness

marked by imperiousness

Example Sentences

the manager's imperiousness alienated the entire team.

her imperiousness was a defense mechanism against vulnerability.

he displayed an imperiousness that bordered on arrogance.

despite her success, she lacked genuine warmth and showed imperiousness.

the king ruled with an imperiousness that stifled dissent.

his imperiousness made him difficult to work with effectively.

she resented his imperiousness and challenged his authority.

the imperiousness of the aristocracy offended many commoners.

he tempered his imperiousness with a touch of humility.

the imperiousness of the situation demanded immediate action.

her imperiousness was a product of years of privilege.

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