Isn’t it great how different we all are? It’s nice when we get along. Unfortunately, there are some who love to sit on high horses and look down on everyone. Well, there’s a word for those people, and we’re going to learn about it today—supercilious.
Meaning: being haughty; having and/or showing an arrogantly disdainful, disapproving, or indifferent attitude towards other people or their beliefs, opinions, or ideas.
Origin: from supercilium (Latin), meaning “eyebrow”, in the sense that a person would raise their eyebrow at something or someone they considered beneath them.
Example: Mark’s boss always displayed a subtly supercilious attitude when it came to brainstorming marketing ideas.
Oh, the personalities we have to deal with! Being haughty is not an appealing quality. To be honest, it’s counter-productive and pushes people away. On the other hand, being open to the suggestions and ideas of others can be beneficial. And, let’s be honest, it’s just better when people actually listen and value what others say.