arrogance

[ ar-uh-guhns ]
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noun
  1. offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.

Origin of arrogance

1
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin arrogantia “presumption”; see arrogant, -ance
  • Also ar·ro·gan·cy .

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  • non·ar·ro·gance, noun
  • non·ar·ro·gan·cy, noun
  • su·per·ar·ro·gance, noun

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