highmindedness

[US]/[ˈhaɪˈmaɪndɪdnəs]/
[UK]/[ˈhaɪˈmaɪndɪdnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being lofty in one's ideals or aspirations; lofty idealism; an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; self-importance

Phrases & Collocations

avoid highmindedness

displaying highmindedness

rejecting highmindedness

highmindedness prevails

with highmindedness

lacking highmindedness

despite highmindedness

exhibiting highmindedness

immune to highmindedness

criticizing highmindedness

Example Sentences

his highmindedness often alienated colleagues who found him condescending.

she rejected the offer, citing her highmindedness and principles.

the politician's highmindedness didn't translate into effective policy.

despite his highmindedness, he was capable of ruthless ambition.

she admired his highmindedness and unwavering commitment to justice.

the project failed due to a lack of practicality, not highmindedness.

he criticized their highmindedness, arguing it was out of touch with reality.

her highmindedness led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter.

the professor valued highmindedness and intellectual honesty above all else.

he accused her of using highmindedness as an excuse for inaction.

the debate centered on whether highmindedness could achieve tangible results.

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