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To: JimRed
"Pride" is a misnomer. Haughtiness is the correct descriptor.

haugh·ti·ness
ˈhôdēnəs/
noun
the appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
"her air of haughtiness"
synonyms: arrogance, conceit, pride, hubris, hauteur, vanity, self-importance, pomposity, condescension, disdain, contempt

17 posted on 04/18/2018 12:27:18 PM PDT by fwdude (History has no 'sides;' you're thinking of geometry.)
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To: fwdude

Good word to replace pride.


18 posted on 04/18/2018 2:12:14 PM PDT by NetAddicted (Just look)
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