noun
arrogance
AR-uh-guhns
noun
1
An excessive sense of one's own importance, often shown through disrespect for others.
"His arrogance made it hard for the team to trust his decisions."
"She spoke with a quiet arrogance that put people off."
How to Use Arrogance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThinking far too highly of yourself, and letting it show.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
sheer arrogance
breathtaking arrogance
arrogance and pride
Word Forms
arrogances plural
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Etymology
From Latin arrogantia, from arrogare, "to claim for oneself" — the same root as arrogant.