Air of superiority (9)

I believe the answer is:

arrogance

(Other definitions for arrogance that I've seen before include "Aggressive assertiveness" , "Overbearing attitude of pride and insolence" , "Overweening self-importance" , "High-handed attitude" , "Conceitedness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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