An 8-letter word that means showing haughty disregard is: "contempt"
Explanation:
- Haughty means arrogantly superior or disdainful.
- Disregard means to pay no attention to or ignore.
- Contempt perfectly captures the sense of showing disdain or scorn, which aligns with haughty disregard.
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