povýšenec — meaning in English

English meaning

• prig noun A person who is smugly self-righteous about proper behaviour, to an irritating degree.
• upstart noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.

Senses

povýšenec is used for these senses in English:

• prig A deliberately superior person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
• upstart One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

upstart — full definition

1. noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
2. adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.

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