imperiousness
noun [ U ] uk/ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əs.nəs/ us/ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs.nəs/
专横,跋扈
behaviour that is unpleasantly proud and shows that the person expects to be obeyed
He developed a reputation for imperiousness and grandiosity. 他以专横和自大而闻名。
Underneath the imperiousness he was a decent person. 尽管显得傲慢,他是一个正派的人。
See: imperious
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- She has the imperiousness of a rich Texan.
- Beneath her imperiousness was an artist wanting to be valued.
- He developed a reputation for imperiousness and grandiosity.