Arrogance: meaning, definitions and examples

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arrogance

 

[ หˆรฆr.ษ™.ษกษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being arrogant; the display of superior, self-important or overbearing behavior.

Synonyms

conceit, haughtiness, pride, vanity

Examples of usage

  • Her arrogance made it difficult for others to work with her.
  • His arrogance often led to conflicts with his colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

in attitude

An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.

Synonyms

hubris, imperiousness, pomposity, presumption

Examples of usage

  • His arrogance was evident in the way he spoke to the staff.
  • She mistook his confidence for arrogance.

Translations

Translations of the word "arrogance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrogรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคนเค‚เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arroganz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesombongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arogancja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ฒๆ…ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrogance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrogancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kibir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋งŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arogance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arogancia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ฒๆ…ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aroganca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dramb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะบะฐะฟะฟะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kษ™bbรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrogancia

Etymology

The word 'arrogance' is derived from the Latin word 'arrogantia', meaning 'claiming for oneself'. The concept of arrogance has been present throughout history, with various cultures and societies viewing it in different lights. In ancient Greek philosophy, arrogance was considered a vice that led to downfall, while in some modern contexts, it is seen as a sign of confidence gone too far.

See also: arrogantly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,250, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.