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Noun: superciliousness  `soo-pu(r)'si-lee-us-lee-us-nus
  1. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    - condescension, disdainfulness

Derived forms: superciliousnesses

See also: supercilious

Type of: arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness

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