ˈarəgən(t)s also ˈer- sometimes -rē- or -ri- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English arrogaunce, from Middle French arrogance, from Latin arrogantia, from arrogant-, arrogans + -ia -y
: a genuine or assumed feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing manner or attitude or in excessive claims of position, dignity, or power or that unduly exalts one's own worth or importance : overbearing pride
all his words and actions had an irritating arrogance ; he was always right — O.E.Rölvaag