Arrogant
/ˈærəɡənt/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
/ˈærəɡənt/
adjectivenegativeIntermediate
General
His arrogant behavior alienated his colleagues.
💡 Simply: Acting like you are better than others.
More Examples
2
She responded with an arrogant disdain.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"He was so arrogant, he refused to listen to anyone else's ideas."
Literature
"The character's arrogance led to his downfall."
From Middle English *arogant, from Old French *arogant, from Latin *arrogans, present participle of *arrogare, to claim, appropriate, assume.
The word's use has remained consistent throughout history, primarily to describe someone with an inflated sense of self-importance.
Memory tip
Think of a rooster strutting around, thinking he's the king of the world.
Practice
Base: arrogant
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written