haughty
intermediateB2/ˈhɔːti/ · haugh-ty
Having a high opinion of oneself; arrogant or disdainful.
Meanings
Having a high opinion of oneself; arrogant or disdainful.
خود کو بہت اونچا سمجھنا؛ arrogant یا disdainful۔
متکبر
mutakabbir
Common Collocations
- haughty demeanor
- haughty attitude
- haughty remarks
Example Sentences
Her haughty attitude made it difficult for her to make friends.
اس کا متکبر رویہ اسے دوست بنانے میں مشکل پیش کرتا تھا۔
Us ka mutakabbir rawaya use dost banane mein mushkil pesh karta tha.
He looked at the others with a haughty disdain.
انہوں نے دوسروں کو ایک متکبر نفرت کے ساتھ دیکھا۔
Unhon ne dusron ko aik mutakabbir nafrat ke sath dekha.
Her haughty laughter made everyone around her uncomfortable.
اس کی متکبر ہنسی سے ارد گرد کے سب لوگ غیر آرام دہ محسوس کرنے لگے۔
Us ki mutakabbir hansi se ard gird ke sab log gher aaram de mehsoos karne lage.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'haughty' as someone who is high in attitude but low in humility.
Imagine a person looking down from a throne, looking down at others with disdain.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تو ہم کو بھی سمجھتا ہے مغرور چارہ گرو،/ وہ عشق کیا ہے، تجھ کو نہیں معلوم !
Tu hum ko bhi samajhta hai maghroor charah guru, / Woh ishq kya hai, tujh ko nahi maloom !
You consider us proud, O shepherd, / What is this love, you do not know!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بڑا بننے والا چھوٹا رہ جاتا ہے
Bara banne wala chhota reh jata hai
The one who tries to be great often remains little.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "haut" — high
First known use: 14th century
The word 'haughty' evolved from the Old French term 'haut', meaning 'high', and has come to describe an attitude of superiority or disdain.