What does 高慢 in Japanese mean?

What is the meaning of the word 高慢 in Japanese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use 高慢 in Japanese.

The word 高慢 in Japanese means 高慢, 横柄、高慢、傲慢, うぬぼれ 、 思いあがり 、 高慢. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word 高慢

高慢

(condescending attitude)

His superiority makes me sick at times.

横柄、高慢、傲慢

(haughty attitude)

Lena's hauteur drives many people away.

うぬぼれ 、 思いあがり 、 高慢

(pejorative (conceit, ego) (軽蔑的)

うぬぼれ(or: 思い上がり)のために、彼はそれを認めることができなかった。
He could not admit it because of his pride.

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