ARROGANT


Meaning of ARROGANT in English

-gənt adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare

1. : having a feeling of superiority that shows or is inclined to show itself in an overbearing attitude or in claiming more consideration than is due to one's position, dignity, or power : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance : overbearingly haughty

he was arrogant , overbearing, conceited, and passionate — without any rank which could excuse pride — Anthony Trollope

2. : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance

his administration had been arrogant and despotic — Willa Cather

Synonyms: see proud

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