arrogant
/'ærəgənt/
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Definition
Adjective: Having or displaying an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; showing an offensive attitude of superiority. It implies a lack of respect for others, stemming from overbearing pride.
Usage
The adjective "arrogant" is used to describe a person, their behavior, attitude, or statements. It is a negative and critical term. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an arrogant person). - It can follow a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become" (e.g., He is very arrogant). - It often collocates with nouns like man, woman, attitude, behavior, tone, smirk, claim.
Examples
- The new manager was so arrogant that he never listened to anyone else's ideas.
- She dismissed their concerns with an arrogant wave of her hand.
- Making arrogant assumptions about your abilities can lead to failure.
- I found his arrogant demeanor very off-putting during the interview.
Advanced Usage
- "to be arrogant enough to do something": This structure emphasizes the boldness of the action, which is viewed negatively due to the accompanying arrogance.
Variants and Related Words
- Arrogance (noun): The quality of being arrogant.
- Arrogantly (adverb): In an arrogant manner.
Synonyms
- Haughty: Scornfully and condescendingly proud.
- Conceited: Excessively proud of oneself; vain.
- Overbearing: Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering.
- Supercilious: Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Antonyms
- Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
- Modest: Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Arrogance before a fall": A common proverb (a variant of "Pride comes before a fall") suggesting that arrogant behavior often leads to failure or downfall.
Adjective
- having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
- an arrogant official
- arrogant claims
- chesty as a peacock