uppityness

/ˈʌpɪtinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being uppity; arrogance or self-importance.
    • The teacher warned the student about his uppityness in class.
    • His uppityness was obvious when he refused to speak to the janitor.
    • She tried to hide her uppityness, but her constant bragging gave her away.
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