English Explanatory Dictionary

arrogance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

Pronunciation

/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arrogance.wav /ˈɛɹ.ə.ɡəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-arrogance.wav

Word forms

arrogance arrogances arrogaunce

Etymology

From Middle English arrogaunce, from Middle French arrogance, from Latin arrogantia.

Synonyms

bluster cockiness conceit disdain douchebaggery egotism grandiosity haughtiness hauteur wind hubris lordliness narcissism ostentation overbearance pomposity presumption pretention pride self-assumption self-importance self-love self-pride snobbery swagger vanity vainglory

Antonyms

humility modesty passivity servility

Related words

arrogancy arrogant arrogate arrogation braggart cheeky

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