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arrogant

/ˈæɹəɡənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having or revealing an exaggerated sense of self-importance or inferiority

  • adjective

    behaving in an overbearingly haughty or presumptuous manner

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæɹəɡənt/



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Antonyms

humble , modest , servile
Synonyms

authoritarian , cocky , conceited , condescending , disdainful , haughty , high-handed , narcissistic , overbearing , presumptuous , proud , supercilious , vain
Rhymes
Words rhyming with arrogant
magnant , ranting , rantingly , tantingly
Variants
List of all variants of arrogant that leads to same result
arrogant , arrogantly
Forms
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arrogantly, more arrogant, most arrogant

Etymology
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From Old French arroganter, from arroger, to arrogate, from Latin arrogare ‘puff up, make arrogant’, from arro- ‘up’ + gerare ‘carry, bear’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'arrogant' is often used to describe people in positions of power, such as bosses or politicians.

  2. Arrogance can be a hindrance to effective communication and collaboration, as it can make people unwilling to listen to others or consider alternative perspectives.

  3. In some cultures, arrogance is considered a desirable trait, particularly in business or leadership contexts.

  4. The term 'arrogance' is not limited to humans; animals, such as lions and peacocks, can also display arrogant behavior.

Related Concepts
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  1. hubris: Hubris is a Greek term referring to excessive pride or self-confidence, which is a close related concept to arrogance.

  2. narcissism: Narcissism is a psychological condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself, which can manifest as arrogance.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Tim Blixseth, the founder of the Yellowstone Club and other gated hideaways, tells Frank: "I don't like most rich people. They can be "arrogant"." This from a man who owns two Shih Tzus named Learjet and G2.

    - Alex Beam,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},10 June 2007

  2. "Arrogant" execs are not the only targets of investors' ire.  … There's no telling how much money analysts such as Meeker cost investors with their interminable buy recommendations on Internet stocks that eventually went bust.

    - Marcia Vickers et al.,{it}Business Week{/it},25 Feb. 2002

  3. Despite her social and business status in Washington, Graham remained unassuming and down to earth. Her quiet but steady courage affirmed women such as Geneva Overhosler, a former editor and Post ombudsman, by showing a woman could be powerful without being "arrogant".

    - Mark Fitzgerald et al.,{it}Editor & Publisher{/it},23 July 2001

  4. Shakespeare must have known that while his audiences loved to see villains punished and "arrogant" young men humbled, they did not want to fidget and squirm through mea culpas before the final scene.

    - Elaine Showalter,{it}Civilization{/it},April/May 1999
Culture
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The term 'arrogant' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the character Cordelia is described as 'arrogant' when she refuses to flatter her father with insincere compliments. In music, 'arrogance' is a recurring theme in rock music, with bands like Queen and AC/DC singing about the 'arrogance of champions' or 'rock and roll arrogance'.

How to Memorize "arrogant"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone wearing a crown and looking down on others, or picture a person with a smug expression and an air of superiority.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'arrogant' with words like 'proud,' 'condescending,' 'presumptuous,' and 'self-important'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'APPLAUSE' to remember the definition: Arrogant People Puff up, Look down, Act Superior, Underestimate, Show off, and Exaggerate.

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