Synonyms

arrogance

American

[ar-uh-guhns] / ˈær ə gəns /

Also arrogancy

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of arrogance

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

Example Sentences

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"There's probably a level of arrogance of some of the teams thinking we can go toe-to-toe but then they concede goals really quickly."

From BBC

“Connor’s Wedding” evinces this with the final demonstration of Logan’s arrogance.

From Salon

Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times

“It describes the arrogance of the successful incumbent.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The perception is that coaches feel a kind of arrogance from referees," Hagege added.

From BBC

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