arrogance
Americannoun
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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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 • Mar. 6, 2026
"The perception is that coaches feel a kind of arrogance from referees," Hagege added.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
On the issue of whether Germany should also address human rights concerns in the region, Lenz said that any overt displays of "moral arrogance" would be "rather counterproductive".
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
During the talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a Sudanese Australian writer, walked out in disgust, later calling it “a poisoned package wrapped up in arrogance and delivered with condescension.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
There is nothing here but arrogance and pride, and the empty courage of a madman.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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