arrogantly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Displaying a sense of haughty superiority and contempt for others.

  - "He walked into the room arrogantly, looking down on everyone."
  - "The arrogantly wealthy businessman refused to acknowledge the existence of the homeless."

• Adverb

  Acting or speaking in a way that shows a lack of respect for others.

  - "The students were warned not to answer questions arrogantly."
  - "He spoke arrogantly to the police officer, refusing to provide his identification."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arrogantly
haughtily , proudly , ardently , daintily

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Variants

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arrogant , arrogantly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'arrogans', from 'arroger' meaning 'to claim for oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. Arrogance is not just a human trait - animals, such as lions and gorillas, can also display arrogant behavior.

2. In some cultures, arrogance is considered a positive trait, such as in ancient Greece, where it was seen as a sign of greatness and strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hubris: Hubris is a Greek term referring to excessive pride and self-confidence. Arrogance is a related concept, as both involve an overestimation of one's abilities or worth.

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Quotes

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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

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Culture

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Arrogance is a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a negative trait. In Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the character Edmund is described as having an 'arrogant and haughty spirit'. In music, the term 'arrogant' has been used in song titles, such as 'Arrogant' by The Fray and 'Arrogant' by Three Days Grace.

How to Memorize "arrogantly"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'arrogantly', visualize someone walking with their nose in the air, looking down on others, or speaking in a condescending tone.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'arrogantly', associate it with the image of a peacock spreading its feathers, displaying its superiority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'arrogantly', use the mnemonic 'An Arrogant Peacock Puts People Down'

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