arrogance

Also ar·ro·gan·cy

[ar-uh-guhns]

noun

1. offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.

   Synonyms: disdain, insolence, haughtiness
   Antonyms: diffidence, modesty, humility

Other Word Forms

• nonarrogance noun
• nonarrogancy noun
• superarrogance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrogance¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin arrogantia “presumption”; arrogant, -ance

Example Sentences

The flip side of his enormous intellect, say critics, is a towering arrogance that alienated many over the years.

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“But even with his arrogance—he wasn’t all bad.”

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"Unfortunately, the German chancellor delivered a speech full of arrogance and prejudice, unlike his people, who are showing their fascination for our city in the streets of Belém," city Mayor Igor Normando said on X.

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For his exceptionally rapid ascent, Mr. Hoyos credits Scipio’s ready access to funds as well as “self-confidence—not far off arrogance—and impatience with inconvenient convention.”

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Botham last month said a lack of warm-ups against Australian state sides "borders on arrogance" and renewed his criticism this week.

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Related Words

• aloofness 
• chutzpah 
• disdain 
• ego 
• egotism 
• hubris 
• pretension 
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• vanity