uppish

There are some who might express the opinion that he should not have done so, that it displayed an uppish spirit.

Herbert foresaw that Eustace was likely to be uppish and cheeky, and would want keeping in his place.

So all pitied the poor Vicar, despised his uppish, false-hearted wife, and most hated the young squire.

She had only a few girl friends, and even these no doubt were beginning to think her uppish.